Action Against Litter newsletter – Issue 10
Fallen leaf collection
Building on the successful 2024 pilot (which composted tonnes of collected leaves), the autumn leaf composting programme will be expanded in 2025. Community volunteers in Thanet will be supplied with wheeled bins to collect fallen leaves, helping divert organic material from incineration. If you are a school, business or resident and want to participate, contact leafingbin@thanet.gov.uk to arrange a bin for your premises or street.
Recycling made simpler
Thanet is preparing to roll out waste collection changes in line with Simpler Recycling legislation. Approximately 27,000 households may switch to alternate weekly refuse and recycling collections, along with a new weekly food waste pickup, by March 2026 – making recycling more accessible for residents. Keep an eye on updates from the council for collection changes beginning in early 2026.
Upcoming events
Broadstairs Litter Pickers
Broadstairs Litter Pickers is asking if you can lend a hand for an hour to join in on litter picks coming up in the autumn:
- Saturday 11 October, 10am, the Memorial Recreation Ground, Broadstairs. Meet at the gates next to the Bowls Club.
- Saturday 25 October, 10am, St. Peter’s village. Meet at the stocks.
- Saturday 8 November, 10am, Pierremont Park, Broadstairs. Meet in front of Pierremont Hall.
- Saturday 22 November, 10am, Viking Bay, Broadstairs. Meet in front of ‘The Old Look Out’.
- Saturday 6 December, 10am, the Memorial Recreation Ground, Broadstairs. Meet at the gates next to the Bowls Club.
- Saturday 20 December, 10am, St. Peter’s village. Meet at the stocks.
Broadstairs Town Team is inviting individuals, families, friends, and community groups to take part. Litter pickers and bin bags will be provided, but please ring your own gloves.
Ramsgate Litter Pickers
The Ramsgate Litter Pickers’ next community litter pick is on Saturday 25 October between 10am and 12pm.
- Meet at the car park in Highfield Road, next to the playground (off Newington Road).
- All equipment will be provided but please bring your own gloves. and wear suitable clothing. Drinks, sweets and stickers will be available for all children taking part.
Future community clean-ups and festive disposal programmes (like Christmas tree recycling) are expected, with more information in the next edition, Issue 11.
Thank you
Thank you to all the residents, volunteers, and partners who contribute to a cleaner, greener Thanet. Together, we’re making a real difference – one bag of litter, one compost bin, and one refill at a time.
