Dorset Beach clean sweeps the coast

A staggering 327kg of rubbish was collected in just one week in the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean which ran from 5 to 13 April.

In the event organised by Litter Free Dorset, 297 volunteers cleaned 15 beaches.

Volunteers collected 130 bags of rubbish, including some unusual items such as school workbooks, a beach roll mat, car tyres, and lots of socks. Alongside these interesting finds, common items including cigarette butts, plastic wrappers, glass bottles, cans, and fishing gear were also removed, significantly improving the cleanliness of our beaches.

The Great Dorset Beach Clean is more than just an environmental effort; it’s also a celebration of community spirit. Volunteers enjoy giving back, meeting like-minded individuals, and working together towards a common goal.

Dorset Goes WILD organised a beach clean at Hengistbury Head, with participants expressing their commitment to coastal protection. “We joined this year’s Great Dorset Beach Clean because protecting our coast matters to us,” said a representative.