Angus communities urged to take action as part of annual Spring Clean
Scotland’s biggest mass litter picking event returns later this year and everyone can play their part in helping to clean up Scotland.
Over the years environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers to take part in #SpringCleanScotland, but is looking for more than ever to get involved in 2026.
This year’s Spring Clean takes place from Friday, March 13 – Friday, April 24 and the charity has said that, with the elections to the Scottish Parliament in May, this will be an ideal opportunity to send a message to prospective MSPs about the negative impact litter has on communities and the work taking place to tackle it.
Keep Scotland Beautiful’s latest litter survey, published in October 2025, revealed that 83% of people wanted more to be done to clean up and prevent litter. With seven in 10 sites having a litter presence across the country, Spring Clean is the perfect opportunity for people who want to see a difference to make a difference.
Barry Fisher, Keep Scotland Beautiful chief executive, said: “#SpringCleanScotland is the largest mass litter picking event in the country. If you are one of the 67% who agree litter makes you feel embarrassed about your own neighbourhood why not get involved? Choose a location and register your event.
"We want every community in Scotland to get involved, get active and make a difference to an issue that affects everyone.
“Why not invite current or prospective MSPs along to join your clean-up and show them first-hand how much we need action to tackle this problem.
“#SpringCleanScotland is your chance to take action. Join other like-minded people who care about keeping Scotland beautiful and let’s tackle our litter problem together.”
Last year businesses, big and small across the country took part in Spring Clean and are once again being encouraged to get involved and organise litter picks, sponsor the event and support their communities and employees who wish to support it.
Anyone who is inspired to take positive action, learn more, access the charity’s tools and resources and sign up events, visit: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/springclean.