Streetsweeps progressing across city

Wednesday, 4th July 2012

Well done to the residents of Ballinakill Downs, St John's Park, Belvedere Manor and St Herblain/ Richardson's Meadow for their participation in Streetsweeps during May and June. There was a good turn out in each location for the clean ups. It was encouraging for all concerned to see so many becoming involved and making an effort to tidy their area. Both young and old turned up to these Streetsweeps and worked together to tidy their area. These clean ups benefit everyone living in the area, as they encourage all residents to actively participate and take responsibility for litter by carrying out clean-ups in their local areas.

Waterford City Council and WLR FM have teamed up to bring these Streetsweeps back to the communities in Waterford city this summer. These highly popular Streetsweeps involve communities undertaking a clean up of their local area, facilitated and supported by WLR FM and Waterford City Council. These clean ups encourage communities to take action against litter and to take pride in their local environment while having some craic in the process! All six dates were booked quickly this year. The final Streetsweeps will take place in Hillview and Grange Manor.

Waterford City's Tidy Towns group (Tidy Waterford) are also organising clean ups of the city. As part of this, they are inviting local community groups, residents associations, voluntary groups, sports groups and individuals to get together for a clean up on any evening or weekend. This clean up can be in the form of weeding, painting, litter picking or graffiti removal from an area. To take part in this event, simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 849938. For more information on Tidy Waterford, see http://www.facebook.com/TidyWaterford

Remember, any community group or residents association can receive support in carrying out a clean up of litter in their area at any time of the year by contacting Environmental Services in Waterford City Council at 849938 and we will be happy to assist you in planning a clean up and making the necessary arrangements in order to carry it out (e.g. materials, date and location for the collection of the litter, etc.).

Compiled by Environmental Services, Waterford City Council. For further information, contact Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness Officer, Waterford City Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. Telephone: 051 849938. Website: http://www.waterfordcity.ie