National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognised and successful anti-litter initiative. Now in its 12th year, the campaign encourages every sector of society to actively participate and take responsibility for litter, by actually conducting clean-ups in their own local environment. National Spring Clean traditionally takes place throughout the month of April.
 
National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999 in partnership with the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government and Local Authorities and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottlers Ireland, the Wrigley Company Ltd. and, more recently, Repak. The size and scale of National Spring Clean has grown steadily and significantly over the years.
 
 
 Drumreilly clean-up
 
In 1999, 1,732 clean-up events were registered with An Taisce and an estimated 155,000 people took part in these events. By 2009 these numbers had risen to 5,058 events with over 505,000 people participating. To get a flavour of the various types of National Spring Clean Events check out some of the case studies more>> 

Last year (2009), an estimated 1596 tonnes of litter was collected of which 35% was recycled. In the current era of climate change the more we recycle, the more we reduce our carbon emissions, so by taking part in National Spring Clean we are making a difference! For more information on litter, recycling and climate change click here >>.

Last year (2009), an estimated 1596 tonnes of litter was collected of which 35% was recycled. In the current era of climate change the more we recycle, the more we reduce our carbon emissions, so by taking part in National Spring Clean we are making a difference! For more information on litter, recycling and climate change click here >>.

 The effort and enthusiasm of the National Spring Clean volunteers has ensured the campaign’s real triumph and success. As National Spring Clean has become a fixed date on the school and community calendar, this partnership can hopefully look forward to an even greater success for many years to come.

 
When you register your event online you can choose your own username and password, allowing you to login to the volunteers section to update details of your event whenever you want.

Other An Taisce Programmes

Blue Flag Programme
IBAL - Irish Business Against Litter
Clean Coasts
Green Schools
Green Home


Department of the Environment Coca Cola The Wrigley Company Repak
National Spring Clean, Environmental Educational Unit, An Taisce, Unit 5a, Swift's Alley, Francis Street, Dublin 8.
Tel: 01 400 2219 Fax: 01 400 2285 E-mail: nsc@antaisce.org