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Charnwood Borough Council is marking the first days of Spring with the launch of a Borough-wide environmental clean-up campaign.

‘Spring Clean’ month, which will run from Monday, 27 March to Monday, 24 April, is designed to focus the Borough on environmental clean-ups and promote pride in Charnwood.

The official launch will be on Monday, 27 March, badged Environment Day, but this week sees the start of a special bulky waste collection organised. Every Monday throughout ‘Spring Clean’ month (Monday, March 27 – April 3, 10, 17 and 24) bulky waste, excluding fridges and freezes, can be collected from people’s homes – provided the Council receives notification of the collection before each Friday at 12noon.

Litter picks, graffiti removal, road cleansing and general environmental improvements will be focused throughout the month, with the aim to continue the work throughout the year.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Max Hunt, said: “Spring Clean is about promoting pride in Charnwood and the Council will be doing a whole host of activities throughout the month, the bulky waste collection is just one of the services offered.

“This time of year is ideal for sprucing up homes and gardens for the better weather, whether it is by painting the garden fence, planting a few shrubs or just not dropping litter.

“This is not a stand alone campaign that will fade after a month; it is part of our commitment to continuous improvement in Charnwood’s cleaner and greener environment.”

Items of bulky waste will be collected from the edge of residents’ property at a cost of £11 for every three items. To book a collection please telephone 01509 634563 and pay using a credit or debit card. Alternatively, print off the form from the website and send in with correct payment or pay online by filling in the form on our website www.charnwood.gov.uk