Wrexham businesses encouraged to adopt “Litter Free Zones” outside their premises

Businesses across Wrexham are being encouraged adopt a ‘Litter Free Zone’ around their premises.

The initiative is designed to encourage companies to keep their communities litter-free and to raise public awareness of how unsightly litter will no longer be tolerated.

In Johnstown over 30 bags of rubbish were removed from the Co-op by the local litter picking group.

The supermarket is now planning their own litter picks and also some planting in the area.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said, “The comments we received on our social media post following the clean up were really positive and show just how much people care about their environment.

“Hopefully seeing how pleasant the outside of the supermarket looks now will encourage other businesses to commit to being a Litter Free Zone to keep it looking good all year around.”

Residents can register your interest on the Keep Wales Tidy website and help keep the area local to you litter free through regular Litter Picks.

You can borrow a litter picking kit through the Caru Cymru Project from your local Keep Wales Tidy Litter Picking Hub (link) or buy your own equipment at a discounted rate from Helping Hand Environmental who are supporting the scheme.

Adopting a Litter Free Zone signals to your customers that you are a responsible business that takes the issue of littering seriously. Caru Cymru will provide you with resources to help you publicise your Litter Free Zone status.

Cllr Bithell added: “Whether your business is large or small it doesn’t matter. You’re important in your communities and you can make a difference to that community.

“We all want to see a cleaner, greener Wrexham and we can all play our part in making this happen either through our work, our leisure or just by using a litter bin and encouraging everyone to do the same.”

For more information email: [email protected].