Waste Watchers are in Bristol this month

Waste Watchers are in Bristol this month

Hello Resident

Neighbourhood Watch is pleased to share details of a local organisation that are coming to Bristol this month and it is a great way of engaging and volunteering your time to support the environment and community.

Waste Watchers is a community-led initiative developed in response to ongoing waste concerns raised through Locality 9 huddles. The programme is designed to tackle persistent waste issues for the long term by empowering residents to take pride in their neighbourhoods and play an active role in keeping them clean, safe, and waste-free.

At its heart, Waste Watchers is about building a culture of shared responsibility — where communities feel confident, equipped, and motivated to take action on waste.

Where & When

Join us at one of our upcoming Waste Watchers community days:

Lynwood Park, Brislington
📅 9 June | 🕑 2–5pm

Harris House, Barton Hill
📅 11 June | 🕑 2–5pm

College Court, Fishponds
📅 17 June | 🕚 11am–2pm

Each session is a chance to get involved, meet your neighbours, and make a visible difference in your local area.

What Does It Mean to Be a Waste Watcher?

Becoming a Waste Watcher means being proactive, vigilant, and proud of your community. It includes:

Looking out for waste issues and helping keep neighbourhoods tidy

Reporting waste properly so it can be addressed quickly

Disposing of waste responsibly, encouraging others to do the same

Taking part in community clean-ups, such as regular litter picking

Supporting long-term change by setting a positive example

Waste Watchers also help create visible reminders across communities by:

Putting up bespoke signage and stickers to promote responsible waste behaviour

Helping reinforce shared standards and pride in local spaces

What Happens on the Day?

Each event is designed to be practical, social, and impactful. Activities include:

Litter picking around the local area

Skip provision, giving residents an easy way to dispose of waste properly

Advice and guidance on how to report issues and dispose of waste correctly

Putting up specially designed signage and stickers across the community

Opportunities to meet local partners and community groups

Time to connect with other residents and build community spirit

There will also be sweets and treats available for those who attend as a small thank you for getting involved.

Our Aim

Waste Watchers is about more than just one-off clean-ups. The goal is to:

Create cleaner, safer neighbourhoods we can all feel proud of — for the long term.

By working together and building local ownership, we can move towards communities that are empowered, proactive, and ultimately waste-issue-free.

Get Involved

If you’d like to find out more or take part:

📧 Henry Palmer, Community Investment & Partnerships Lead
henry.palmer@sng.org.uk

📧 Charlotte Payn, Customer Engagement Specialist
charlotte.payn@sng.org.uk

Delivered in partnership with Bristol Waste and local community partners

Please share this message to your community.

Best wishes

Cheryl

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