Community volunteer litter pickers

Please read the following commitments of the pledge:

• I pledge to pick this area at least three times a year
• I will follow all health and safety guidance issued by Wyre Forest District Council while undertaking litter picks
• I understand and agree that Wyre Forest District Council is not responsible for any injury sustained while litter picking as part of this scheme
• I understand adopting the above area does not give me/us any legal claims to land ownership and I/we have no legal responsibilities or obligations towards the upkeep of the land
• I understand I am being asked to commit to being part of the scheme for a minimum of one year but I can opt out of the scheme at anytime by emailing karen.haynes@wyreforestdc.gov.uk. Any litter picking equipment provided will need to be returned.
• I agree to dispose of all litter collected in accordance with the law and the rules of the scheme namely:
  • Litter collected will be placed in sacks and then into my own wheeled bin or if collecting a large volume of litter, collection arrangements will be made by reporting online.

Adopt a Street litter pickers are not working for, or on behalf of, Wyre Forest District Council so it is strongly recommended that you arrange your own public liability insurance. This will provide cover for your legal liability arising from accidental damage or injury that may occur during the event, including damage or injury to a member of the public or their property.

 Adopt a Street participants should not take part in litter picks unless they understand and accept that participation is entirely at their own risk. Participants are not working for, or on behalf of Wyre Forest District Council, therefore the Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage injuries or inconvenience caused as a result of the actions and omissions of volunteers or any guidance followed.

In return for my commitment Wyre Forest District Council will:

• Provide free of charge the appropriate equipment to allow me to undertake litter picking consisting of safety gloves, tabard, litter picker and collection sacks (limited to 10 sets if a community group).
• Provide a means for any litter picked up to be collected
• Provide appropriate health and safety guidance
• Offer to promote your litter pick or participation in the scheme should you consent to do so

We confirm that we will hold your data in accordance with current data protection legislation.  Your personal data will only be held for the purpose of retaining records in relation to the litter picking adopt a street pledge and will not be used for any other purpose.  It will not be shared with any other 3rd party. If you chose to opt out of the scheme, your data will be deleted.  For further information about how we look after your personal data please visit: Privacy and data protection (wyreforestdc.gov.uk)