Severn Estuary PartnershipThe Severn Estuary Big Beach Clean 2026
The Severn Estuary Big Beach Clean is back this September, and we’re calling on communities, volunteers, schools, and organisations to get involved! Running from the 18th to the 27th of September 2026, the event is part of a wider national effort, aligning with the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean. We’re also working alongside the Welsh Partnership of Marine Protected Areas to help safeguard the unique environments that make the Severn Estuary so special.
Whether you’re based along the coast, near a river, or inland, you can play a part in helping to spruce up the Severn. Join a public event or set up your own clean in your local area – every piece of litter removed helps protect wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance the natural environment in this incredible estuary. You can find the map of existing beach clean events, links to our social media, and helpful resources from the Marine Conservation Society further down this web page. Let’s make 2026 our most successful Big Beach Clean yet!
Set up your own beach clean event!
Find training, resources and register your events here: Beach clean organiser training | Marine Conservation Society
Join an existing beach clean!
Take a look at our map of events below and sign up to one of the public cleans!
Live in Cardiff? Join the Big Cardiff Tidy!
For two weeks this autumn, the Big Cardiff Tidy will be taking place across the capital, led by Keep Wales Tidy, Love Where You Live and the Cardiff Rivers Group.
Join your local beach clean event
Check out the map below to see your nearest clean! The map will be updated as new cleans are registered, so keep an eye out for events near you! Blue markers are private cleans, but green markers are public so click on the link to sign up to your local green markers!
Beach clean guide for businesses.
Choose your location
Consider access, parking and any environmental sensitivities.
Check the tide times
Choose a suitable date and time, avoiding 2 hours either side of high tide.
Contact the local authority
Arrange permission for you event. They may also be lend you litter picking equipment and collect waste afterwards.
Health and safety
Complete a risk assessment and prepare a safety briefing for volunteers.
On the day
Record your findings and the amount of litter collected! Check out the Marine Conservation Society’s litter survey:
https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/beach-clean/beach-clean-forms/
Angling Line Recycling Bins
Did you know that there are angling line recycling pipe bins set up around the estuary? Take a look at our online map to see if there is one near you. Drop angling line into your local bin and it will be recycled, helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste entering the Severn Estuary.