Litter pick
By removing litter from the environment, you’ll help the ocean and the animals that live in it.
Litter picking for DofE
Credit: Billy Barraclough
Be safe
Follow the guidance below and check out our dedicated health and safety advice before you begin:
- Use a litter picker if you can, and wear thick gloves - gardening gloves work well.
- Don’t pick up sharp items like needles or glass.
- Don’t touch anything that might be dangerous chemicals or substances, and don’t try to move large or heavy items. Report these items to your local council’s waste department.
- Don’t pick up or move injured or dead animals. You can report injured animals to the RSPA in England and Wales, or the SSPCA in Scotland.
- Don’t climb up or under anything to retrieve litter.
- Avoid litter picking along road verges, busy roads, near railway lines or on bridges. If you're litter picking near a river, be sure to stay well away from the water's edge.
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
DofE assessors
Unfortunately we don’t have the capacity to act as assessors for your DofE. We appreciate your support and would love to hear about what your plans. Please email us at education@mcsuk.org or tag us @mcsuk.
