Environmental campaigns
Clean Sweeps
Following on from the huge success of our 'Clean Sweeps' over the
past years, we launched our 'Spring Clean
2008' in March.
So far we have assisted many groups of volunteers to carry out
their own 'Clean Sweeps' by providing equipment and removing
rubbish etc. Your contribution is much appreciated, however much
time you can spare.
We do need your help in keeping the neighborhood clean and tidy,
if you see any fly-tipping, dog fouling or graffiti, please contact
us on 01622 602162.
For more information about how you or your community
group can take part in a Clean Sweep event in your area
contact the Cleansing Hotline on 01622 602162 or email
ku.vog.enotsdiam@REMOVEMEnaelcniatpac
.
Events:
Mission Medway - Come and join us for
a big river clean up along the length of the River Medway from
Gillingham to Tonbridge on Saturday 17th
May at 10:00 am. Volunteers will meet at various
points along the river; the meeting points in the Maidstone area
are:
Wateringbury - Bow Road
Wharf Road - Tovil
Lock Lane - by the Malta Inn
A free goody bag will be given to all volunteers and you can
enter a competition to win a compost bin or wormery!
This clean up event is led by Medway Valley Countryside
Partnership, involving Maidstone Borough Council,
Tonbridge
& Malling Borough Council , Medway Swale Estuary
partnership, and Clean Kent
For more information please contact Alison Sollis on 01622
602281 or email alisonsollis@maidstone.gov.uk
Educational
work
The Environmental Education Officer co-ordinates and runs
educational programmes with schools across the
borough.
The programmes aim to raise awareness of the importance of
recycling, composting and reducing domestic waste, as well as
looking after the environment.
The council's very own environmental superhero, Captain Clean,
helps out when he can, encouraging children to think about their
actions and not drop litter.
A recent project saw six primary schools take part in a litter
sign compeition, with the three winners having their sign mounted
onto a metal weatherproof sign and put up in their playground.
If you or your school are interested in taking part in a
programme, contact Alison Sollis on 01622 602281.
Recycling roadshows
You will see our reycling team out and about at events and
locations, such as local supermarkets, giving advice on waste
minimisation and our reycling services.
Look out for the bright orange banner!
Operation Lasso
Maidstone Borough Council Regularly
runs operations to crack down on fly tipping, targeting potential
illegal waste carriers by stopping and checking
vehicles.
Clean Kent Campaign
Maidstone Borough Council works with Kent County Council and
other partners to support the Clean Kent campaign, which aims
to improve our environment by reducing litter and fly tipping.