Clare County Council, in association with An Taisce, with sponsorship from Coca-Cola, Wrigley’s, Repak Ltd, An Taisce and the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government is urging people all over Clare to get involved in cleaning up County Clare this April.
Last year more than a half a million people nationally came together to organise clean up events in their communities as part of the National Spring Clean Campaign now in its 13th year. The theme of this year’s event if “Working Together – For Our Community.
Participation in the campaign is open to individuals, schools, businesses and community groups, including Tidy Towns committees, residents’ associations, development associations and sporting organisations.
Anyone interested in registering for the campaign can do it directly via the National Spring Clean website at www.nationalspringclean.org or by calling the National Spring Clean hotline on (01) 4002219/4002220. Once you have registered your spring clean An Taisce will send you a FREE clean up kit to get you started.
The clean up kit contains valuable tips on how to hold a successful clean-up event, posters to advertise your event, ideas on how to make your event different and lots more useful information. The pack also includes plastic bags in which to collect your litter and recyclable material, tabards to keep your clothes clean and gloves to keep your hands safe and clean.
Mayor of Clare, Councillor Christy Curtin stated “We have had a tremendous response in the past to National Spring Clean and this year I am encouraging as many local groups, schools and businesses as possible to get involved. Litter is unfortunately a national problem and with limited resources the help of local communities is now more important than ever. It doesn’t matter if it is two or 200 people that take part, it all helps to improve our local communities and environment and provides a better area for us all to enjoy.”
“Taking part in the National Spring Clean is very straight forward, set a date and time and encourage as many people as possible to come along. Companies are often keen to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, and hooking up with a local group or school is a great way to develop links within the community”, concluded Councillor Curtin.
The Environment Section of Clare County Council will also assist community groups and schools by providing them with a free pass to Waste Transfer Stations/Waste Management Facility at Scariff and Lisdeen and the Central Waste Management Facility in Inagh. Participating groups are reminded to take all possible steps to separate recyclables during clean-ups. Clare County Council will also provide litter pickers to groups subject to availability.
A wide range of groups, meanwhile, have received a letter from Clare County Council’s Environment Section inviting them to avail of a free pass to waste management facility/waste transfer stations to deposit waste from clean-ups. Interested groups are asked to return the completed form immediately notifying the Council of when they intend to use the waste management facility/transfer station.
Betty Devanny, Administrative Officer with Clare County Council commented: “Schools and community groups continue to work to keep Clare clean. Young people are a great source of motivation and help. I am urging students and parents alike to get involved in clean ups over the Easter holiday period. In doing so, you will be developing a respect for the environment that will stay with you into adult life”
Further information on the National Spring Clean Campaign is available on the National Spring Clean website at www.nationalspringclean.org or by calling the National Spring Clean hotline on (01) 4002219/4002220 and also from the Environment Section of Clare County Council on 065 6846331.
Last year more than a half a million people nationally came together to organise clean up events in their communities as part of the National Spring Clean Campaign now in its 13th year. The theme of this year’s event if “Working Together – For Our Community.
Participation in the campaign is open to individuals, schools, businesses and community groups, including Tidy Towns committees, residents’ associations, development associations and sporting organisations.
Anyone interested in registering for the campaign can do it directly via the National Spring Clean website at www.nationalspringclean.org or by calling the National Spring Clean hotline on (01) 4002219/4002220. Once you have registered your spring clean An Taisce will send you a FREE clean up kit to get you started.
The clean up kit contains valuable tips on how to hold a successful clean-up event, posters to advertise your event, ideas on how to make your event different and lots more useful information. The pack also includes plastic bags in which to collect your litter and recyclable material, tabards to keep your clothes clean and gloves to keep your hands safe and clean.
Mayor of Clare, Councillor Christy Curtin stated “We have had a tremendous response in the past to National Spring Clean and this year I am encouraging as many local groups, schools and businesses as possible to get involved. Litter is unfortunately a national problem and with limited resources the help of local communities is now more important than ever. It doesn’t matter if it is two or 200 people that take part, it all helps to improve our local communities and environment and provides a better area for us all to enjoy.”
“Taking part in the National Spring Clean is very straight forward, set a date and time and encourage as many people as possible to come along. Companies are often keen to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, and hooking up with a local group or school is a great way to develop links within the community”, concluded Councillor Curtin.
The Environment Section of Clare County Council will also assist community groups and schools by providing them with a free pass to Waste Transfer Stations/Waste Management Facility at Scariff and Lisdeen and the Central Waste Management Facility in Inagh. Participating groups are reminded to take all possible steps to separate recyclables during clean-ups. Clare County Council will also provide litter pickers to groups subject to availability.
A wide range of groups, meanwhile, have received a letter from Clare County Council’s Environment Section inviting them to avail of a free pass to waste management facility/waste transfer stations to deposit waste from clean-ups. Interested groups are asked to return the completed form immediately notifying the Council of when they intend to use the waste management facility/transfer station.
Betty Devanny, Administrative Officer with Clare County Council commented: “Schools and community groups continue to work to keep Clare clean. Young people are a great source of motivation and help. I am urging students and parents alike to get involved in clean ups over the Easter holiday period. In doing so, you will be developing a respect for the environment that will stay with you into adult life”
Further information on the National Spring Clean Campaign is available on the National Spring Clean website at www.nationalspringclean.org or by calling the National Spring Clean hotline on (01) 4002219/4002220 and also from the Environment Section of Clare County Council on 065 6846331.
