Litter picking initiative
Your Ramblers group has set up a team of volunteers to pick up rubbish on the Maldon District public footpaths, the coastal path and other green spaces that we often use.
If you would like to join the group, please contact JP preferably by email at jpdutaut76@aol.com or text to 07977 980920.
We can provide you with the necessary equipment such as litter pickers, bag holders, bags, high visibility jackets.
Please note that this equipment is and remains the property of the Maldon District Council and it will have to be handed back whenever the Waste Services Dept requires it.
We are planning to meet once a month, on the second Monday of the month, starting at 09.30 a.m and finishing at noon. In case of severe weather, the meeting will be rolled to the following Monday and you will be advised accordingly. Subject to demand, we can also meet on ad hoc basis.
At this hour, all the rubbish we collect goes into the same bag whether the rubbish is recyclable or not. The District Council will arrange to pick up the bags within 24 hours.
Going forward, we shall attempt to segregate the recyclables from the waste.
The next meeting dates for this calendar year are :
November 13th
December 4th
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Meeting place will be advised in due course to the team members.
Your Ramblers group has set up a team of volunteers to pick up rubbish on the Maldon District public footpaths, the coastal path and other green spaces that we often use.
If you would like to join the group, please contact JP preferably by email at jpdutaut76@aol.com or text to 07977 980920.
We can provide you with the necessary equipment such as litter pickers, bag holders, bags, high visibility jackets.
Please note that this equipment is and remains the property of the Maldon District Council and it will have to be handed back whenever the Waste Services Dept requires it.
We are planning to meet once a month, on the second Monday of the month, starting at 09.30 a.m and finishing at noon. In case of severe weather, the meeting will be rolled to the following Monday and you will be advised accordingly. Subject to demand, we can also meet on ad hoc basis.
At this hour, all the rubbish we collect goes into the same bag whether the rubbish is recyclable or not. The District Council will arrange to pick up the bags within 24 hours.
Going forward, we shall attempt to segregate the recyclables from the waste.
The next meeting dates for this calendar year are :
November 13th
December 4th
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Meeting place will be advised in due course to the team members.
Litter picking , one year on !
Our litter picking team met on September 12th 2022 with the view of clearing rubbish off the Maldon Public Footpath #8, the permissive footpath across the Wick Nature Reserve and under the recently restored bridge on the disused railway line.
The team collected a total of 8 bags of litter. Sadly we could not get to the rubbish thrown into the ditch for safety reason and highlighted it to the Maldon District Council’s Waste Services.
September 12th 2023 marked our first year of operation.
During the past 12 months, the group collected a grand total of 116 bags of rubbish and a number of assorted items such as but not limited to a dinghy, a fluorescent tube, a walking aid, a broken litter picker, a pair of shears, one wheel, three shopping trolleys, fifteen used tyres , various parts of a dishwasher, one bed frame, three mattresses, a tent and two water butts .
The team currently counts 10 members, of which 4 are not affiliated to The Ramblers.
We welcome anyone who would like to join and make a difference. If interested, please contact J-P by email at jpdutaut76@aol.com or text at 07977908920.
Monday 15th May
Slow worm spotted when litter picking at the Chelmer & Blackwater nature reserve near Tesco. Also 7 bags of Rubbish collected and disposed of. Thanks to Jackie for photo.
Monday 13th March
On a very windy morning, our group reconvened to collect rubbish from footpath 45 in the Parish of Maldon, footpaths 39 and 52 in the parish of Heybridge better known as the Coast Path.
After a couple of hours work, we had pulled 3 shopping trolleys from the water and filled 14 bags of litter. The shopping trolleys will be reunited with their rightful owners (nearby supermarkets) and the bags collected by MDC waste Services.
Our next schedule gathering will take place on April 17th.
After a couple of hours work, we had pulled 3 shopping trolleys from the water and filled 14 bags of litter. The shopping trolleys will be reunited with their rightful owners (nearby supermarkets) and the bags collected by MDC waste Services.
Our next schedule gathering will take place on April 17th.
Monday 13th of February
The group met on the Car Park of the Maldon District Council on Princess Street and cleared rubbish from the Public Footpaths # 32,33,34,35,36,51 and the from the adjacent green spaces . A total of 4 bags were collected.
The next gathering on March 13th will be in Heybridge
The next gathering on March 13th will be in Heybridge
Monday 24th of January
On the morning of the 24th, John and writer met in Woodham Walter to recce the Bridleway #30 which runs along the caravan site. Our footpath maintenance team had recently cut back vegetation along the path and John thought the litter picking team might be able to do something about the litter.
We quickly identified a substantial amount of rubbish in all shapes and forms and decided to get going. By noon, we had collected a number of bags and pieces of furniture. We decided to reconvene the following Wednesday morning with a wheelbarrow to try and complete the challenge.
Over the 2 mornings we had pulled out of the Bridleway 18 bags of rubbish, 15 used tyres, 2 water butts , 2 office chairs, a dishwasher in various parts, a bed frame, 3 mattresses, a tent, various auto parts and miscellaneous items
We quickly identified a substantial amount of rubbish in all shapes and forms and decided to get going. By noon, we had collected a number of bags and pieces of furniture. We decided to reconvene the following Wednesday morning with a wheelbarrow to try and complete the challenge.
Over the 2 mornings we had pulled out of the Bridleway 18 bags of rubbish, 15 used tyres, 2 water butts , 2 office chairs, a dishwasher in various parts, a bed frame, 3 mattresses, a tent, various auto parts and miscellaneous items
Monday 16th of January
The group met on the Car Park of the West Maldon Community Centre with a view to collect rubbish from the Public Footpaths #1 , 52, 10 and the footpath along Limebrook Way. It was the opportunity to welcome new members, Alisdair and Vivienne .
By the end of the morning a total of 7 bags of rubbish (plus shears and a wheel cap) had been collected.
By the end of the morning a total of 7 bags of rubbish (plus shears and a wheel cap) had been collected.
Monday 19th December
On December 19th, the litter picking team met on the TESCO Maldon car park in the morning to try and complete the task of clearing the rubbish between the canal and the superstore’s car park.
After a couple of hours a total of 17 bags had been filled up and some other exotic items pulled out of the vegetation such as a dinghy , fluorescent tube, crutch and litter picker 🤔.
As per our agreement with Maldon District Council, the Waste Services arranged for the collection and disposal of the rubbish.
Our next outing is scheduled for January the 9th and if you are interested in joining please contact J-P
Photo courtesy of John (JRL)
From left to right : J-P , Jackie, Linda and Josie
After a couple of hours a total of 17 bags had been filled up and some other exotic items pulled out of the vegetation such as a dinghy , fluorescent tube, crutch and litter picker 🤔.
As per our agreement with Maldon District Council, the Waste Services arranged for the collection and disposal of the rubbish.
Our next outing is scheduled for January the 9th and if you are interested in joining please contact J-P
Photo courtesy of John (JRL)
From left to right : J-P , Jackie, Linda and Josie
Monday 14th November
On November 14th the Maldon & Dengie Ramblers’ litter picking team met for the 3rd time. A group of 5 volunteers met on the TESCO car park. The team went on to pick litter off the footpaths along the nearby canal and river.
Within a couple of hours, 5 bags of rubbish had been collected and 2 bags of recyclables, mainly aluminium cans and plastic bottles.
Sadly there was more rubbish than we could handle so we decided to reconvene at the same place on December 12th. Should you wish to join the group, please contact JP by email or text message.
Within a couple of hours, 5 bags of rubbish had been collected and 2 bags of recyclables, mainly aluminium cans and plastic bottles.
Sadly there was more rubbish than we could handle so we decided to reconvene at the same place on December 12th. Should you wish to join the group, please contact JP by email or text message.
Monday October 10th
In spite of the heavy rain early on, a group of 5 met on the Blackwater Leisure Centre car park in Maldon. Rubbish was collected from the green spaces around the swimming pool, the public footpath alongside the football ground, the causeway to Northey Island, the coast path to Promenade Park and finally the track lane to the Maldon recycling site. A total of 8 bags of rubbish were collected and dropped at the recycling centre
In spite of the heavy rain early on, a group of 5 met on the Blackwater Leisure Centre car park in Maldon. Rubbish was collected from the green spaces around the swimming pool, the public footpath alongside the football ground, the causeway to Northey Island, the coast path to Promenade Park and finally the track lane to the Maldon recycling site. A total of 8 bags of rubbish were collected and dropped at the recycling centre
Monday September 12th
September 12th saw the launch of our litter picking drive , in earnest.
6 volunteers met at the West Maldon Community Centre for a morning pick up.
Supported by the Maldon District Council , through the provision of litter pickers, bag holders, bags, gloves and hi-vis jackets, the team set out to collect litter from the playing fields and playground adjacent to the Community Centre and from the Public Footpaths , between the Morrison’s superstore and Fambridge Road.
After a couple of hours, 5 large bags had been filled .
As per agreement with the Council’s Waste Services, the bags of rubbish were left at a agreed location , for collection by the Council’s service providers.
Going forward, the volunteers will endeavour to segregate recyclables and waste.
The litter picking sessions are scheduled every 2nd Monday of the month. The next ones being on October 10th , November 14th and December 12th.
If you would like to join this effort, please contact Jean-Pierre either by e-mail at jpdutaut76@aol.com or by text msg on 07977 980920.
6 volunteers met at the West Maldon Community Centre for a morning pick up.
Supported by the Maldon District Council , through the provision of litter pickers, bag holders, bags, gloves and hi-vis jackets, the team set out to collect litter from the playing fields and playground adjacent to the Community Centre and from the Public Footpaths , between the Morrison’s superstore and Fambridge Road.
After a couple of hours, 5 large bags had been filled .
As per agreement with the Council’s Waste Services, the bags of rubbish were left at a agreed location , for collection by the Council’s service providers.
Going forward, the volunteers will endeavour to segregate recyclables and waste.
The litter picking sessions are scheduled every 2nd Monday of the month. The next ones being on October 10th , November 14th and December 12th.
If you would like to join this effort, please contact Jean-Pierre either by e-mail at jpdutaut76@aol.com or by text msg on 07977 980920.