Litter in Oxford
Litter is a real problem in Oxford. This photo isn’t the worst area. Some areas on the fringes of Oxford are covered in litter, almost like an open skip.
A roadside verge that was completely covered in litter got cleaned by a local group – Oxford Civic group
Cleaning up Oxford
Fortunately there are campaigns to clean up litter. This road side verge was cleaned up by Oxford Civic group. They left a very small sign. But, it was much appreciated.
I’d love to see more school children get involved in cleaning up any areas near there school. I think getting them involved in cleaning up Oxford would be the best way to educate them against becoming litter bugs themselves.
Encouragingly in a recent campaing, a few schools did get involved including: Oxford & Cherwell Valley College at Blackbird Leys and Oxford High School. Groups from years 7 & 11 took part. Also noticed this - Oxford schools anti – litter campaing
The council are very good at cleaning up litter in the centre of Oxford. Every Sunday morning I see them pick up litter from the streets. However, all this has a cost to the taxpayer. I think we should tax the bars and nightclubs a litter tax, given that it is drunk people on a saturday night who impose the highest cost in the form of litter.
- Litter collected by Sustrans near Donnington Bridge
