What is Bristol Clean & Green?

Bristol Clean and Green is a people-led project aimed at:

• improving the cleanliness of Bristol's public spaces, especially main roads and 'grot spots'.
• implementing innovative, long term solutions to problems like littering, fly-tipping, graffiti and fly-posting through publicity campaigns and community engagement.

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Who is involved?

We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, businesses, council departments and community groups. The Clean and Green project board includes elected councillors and senior council officers, as well as representatives from:

• ENCAMS
• The Environment Agency
• The Bristol Civic Society
• Bristol Evening Post
• SITA (the council's main waste contractor)
• VOSCUR (representing local community groups)
• Bristol's business community

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How are we making a difference?

Clean-ups

We can give help to residents wishing to clean up local 'grot spots' - sites where flytipping, plant growth, graffiti and flyposting have got out of hand. A community cleanup is a good opportunity to make lasting improvements to your area and to get to meet others who share your concerns.

How to apply for help with a clean-up
Read about the recent Spring Clean campaign and other clean-ups

Graffiti

Graffiti can make an area seem run down and unsafe. We work closely with contractors, enforcement officers and the community to clear graffiti, and to identify troublespots and offenders. We also work with young people and the public to organise the painting of murals, which provide a focal point for community engagement and deter further illegal graffiti.

Use our online form to report graffiti in your area
Find out how we are solving the graffiti problem in Trenchard Street carpark

Littering

We have been involved in coordinating a series of high profile campaigns aimed at raising public awareness of the problems caused by different types of litter.

Find out about our chewing gum litter campaign
Find out about our fast food litter campaign

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Working with businesses

Businesses can apply for one of the Tidy Business Standard awards. These are aimed at encouraging businesses to consider recycling and waste minimisation initiatives, as well as ensuring they have complied fully with Duty of Care legislation. Businesses are encouraged to take part in supporting community clean ups and improving their local environment.

To date over 20 businesses have achieved Tidy Business Standards. Please view our Tidy Business Standard leaflet at the bottom of this page for more information on how to take part in the scheme.

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Contact us

Email: clean.and.green@bristol.gov.uk

Tel: 0117 922 2100

Write:
Bristol Clean and Green
Bristol City Council
Waste Services and Street Scene Group
Brunel House
St Georges Road
Bristol
BS1 5UY

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