The Big and Little Plokk Day 2023
The Big Litter Pick will be held from morning until evening on Sunday, 30th April. Staff from Hafnarfjörður Municipality at the Town Hall and on Norðurhellu recently got a head start on the litter pick and cleared up the area around their workplaces.
So it's naturally ideal to pick every day of the year.
The Big Litter Pick will be held from morning until evening on Sunday, 30th April. The City of Hafnarfjörður encourages residents and staff of businesses in Hafnarfjörður to actively participate in the day and pick up litter like the wind in their immediate vicinity or in other well-chosen areas. Staff from the City of Hafnarfjörður at the Town Hall and Norðurhellu recently got a head start on the litter pick and cleared up around their workplaces.
Some of the staff who took part in the 2023 Town Hall and Nordurhellu Little Litter Pick Day.
We encourage residents and businesses to take part.
The City of Hafnarfjörður encourages residents and business staff in Hafnarfjörður to actively participate in the day and litter pick like the wind in their immediate vicinity or in other well-chosen areas. Litter pickers are kindly asked to use clear rubbish bags for their collection to facilitate sorting and disposal. Litter pickers are also asked to report the locations where bags have been left via the council's feedback portal, where they can take a photo with the precise location. The feedback portal is also an ideal way to point out areas that need special attention or to make suggestions for other improvements.
Why is it a great idea to pluck?
- A great exercise for all age groups
- Individualised
- Each at their own pace
- Everyone is in charge of their own time
- Great for the environment
- Great for body and soul – a definite mindfulness and reset.
- Beautifying the local community
- A good role model for others
More information about the Big Clear-up Day
The main plucking tricks in the book
- Find areas to litter pick and encourage the family to take part.
- Create an event in your own neighbourhood or join an existing one.
- Get a bin bag, gloves and picking tongs.
- Dress for the occasion
- Send a photo and information about the bag's location via the council's feedback portal.
- Take the utmost care and urge children to leave needles and other dangerous items alone, but to report them to parents or guardians so they can be removed.
Happy Foraging Weekend!