TRAFFIC cones, sinks and tyres were among rubbish removed from Inverclyde’s coast during the Big Beach Clean.
Inverclyde environmental campaign group Green Tangerine has declared its recent initiative a major success.
An army of volunteers removed a mountain of rubbish from local beaches during the four-week campaign.
A total of 193 adults and 81 children took part in the effort which was Green Tangerine’s contribution to the Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean 2025.
There were 24 events, from Port Glasgow to Wemyss Bay, with 311 bags of rubbish collected.
Items found included new shoes, guttering, a child’s slide, crates, road signs, bits of cars, a toilet seat, garden chairs, buckets and a framed picture.
Annette Thain from Green Tangerine said: “Our volunteer teams of litter pickers did a fantastic job in clearing rubbish from Inverclyde beaches and beauty spots.
“We commend them for their dedication and hard work which has made a significant improvement to our incredible environment.”
Green Tangerine thanked the following for their support during the beach clean: Skills Development Scotland, Parklea Branching Out, Kibble Academy, James Walker staff, Inverclyde Library staff, Wemyss Bay Primary and Nursery, Battery Park Nursery, Inverclyde Bothy Walkers, RIG Arts, Stuart McMillan MSP and his team.
