A clean-up drive will be taking place across Stirling on 30-31 May 2026, encouraging communities to get involved in maintaining litter-free neighbourhoods.
The collective call-to-action supports the ongoing efforts of community groups, local litter-picking organisations, and the council to keep Stirling as a safe and welcoming environment. The event will also feature a campaign to tackle roadside littering.
More information about how communities can get involved in the new council-wide event will be shared beforehand.
The clean-up drive comes as litter pollution in Scotland is an increasing issue. Keep Scotland Beautiful, a key stakeholder in Stirling Council’s clean-up event, published data in 2025 showing that 88 per cent of people believe litter is a national problem in Scotland.
Additionally, they found that 83 per cent of people stated that they want more to be done to clean up and prevent litter.
Recycling and correct waste disposal benefits will also be featured during the clean-up event. The discussion aims to increase community pride across Stirlingshire, and enhance quality in our local environments.
Building local pride could be the key to defeating the root of Stirling’s litter issue. A YouGov survey for Keep Britain Tidy found that half of Scottish adults have admitted to littering in the past year.
Graphic by Brig News.
As commonly found litter typically takes generations to decompose, collection by hand remains the only option for its appropriate disposal, and for respecting Scotland’s urban and remote environments.
Stirling Council will make the total amount of litter and recyclable materials collected during the event available afterwards.
Communities interested in getting involved and maintaining the litter situation on an ongoing basis can email cleanstreets@stirling.gov.uk for access to kit and equipment free of charge.
Featured Image Credit: Whyler Photos/Stirling Council
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