80 bags of rubbish removed during Bolton litter pick
The streets of New Bury were cleaned by litter pickers this weekend as part of a Spring Clean Community event.
Neighbourhood Officers joined residents and volunteers for the litter pick. (Image: Greater Manchester Police) The event was organised by Bolton Borough Litter Pickers alongside Onward Homes and Countrywide to fund and provide free skips.
Onward Homes and Countrywide provided free skips. (Image: Greater Manchester Police)Bolton's Neighbourhood Policing Team were invited to the event and engaged with local residents and volunteers.
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A total of 80 bags of litter were collected and disposed of as a result of the pick.
Over 80 bags of rubbish was removed. (Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Earlier this month, around £400 worth of drugs were seized today during a litter pick in Rumworth.
Rumworth Neighbourhood Officers thanked residents and volunteers for their continued dedication to keeping Bolton's streets clean.
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