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Issues and what we do

At Keep Wales Tidy, we have a dedicated team of experts who continually research and monitor local environmental quality (LEQ) issues to try to come up with innovative solutions to tackle the issues which affect our communities.

We independently help report cleanliness levels to local authorities and Welsh Government, while working closely with partners to make sure that the environment and sustainability of Wales is at the forefront of policy matters. 

Read more about the biggest litter issues in Wales below and find out where to go for help. Visit our approach page to find our policy, research and solution papers. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact our Policy and Research team if you have any questions [email protected]

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Fly-tipping

Fly-tipping

It’s a crime to fly tip but unfortunately the issue remains in many parts of Wales Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Roadside litter

Roadside litter

This is litter that collects on roadsides, laybys and junctions and it’s extremely hard to tackle Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Dog fouling

Dog fouling

Dog fouling is a risk to our health so it’s important that owners pick up after their dogs Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Marine litter

Marine litter

Most of the litter in the sea comes from the land Read more

Published: 4th October, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Drinks-related litter

Drinks-related litter

This is a type of litter specifically associated with drinks cans and bottles and it’s on the increase Read more

Published: 4th October, 2016

Updated: 23rd October, 2017

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Chewing gum

Chewing gum

Once chewing gum has stuck to the ground normal cleaning methods can't remove it Read more

Published: 4th October, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Amy Lloyd

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Litter from the air

Litter from the air

Balloons, sky lanterns and fireworks are dangerous to people, animals and the environment Read more

Published: 20th September, 2017

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Melanie Johns

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Air Quality

Air Quality

Air pollution can be harmful to human health Read more

Published: 14th December, 2017

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Nia Lloyd

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Smoking litter

Smoking litter

This common type of litter is often small in size, but it has a big impact Read more

Published: 9th July, 2018

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Nia Lloyd

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