Wrexham Litter Pickers have been named the most active community group in Wales this summer.
Between June and August, the group organised 98 clean-up events, collecting 732 bags of rubbish with the help of 247 volunteers.
Kelly Evans, founder of Wrexham Litter Pickers, said: "I am so proud of what we have achieved as a community.
"Since February 2021, we have removed almost 40,000 bags of litter, plus eye-watering amounts of large fly-tipped items from our beautiful Gwenfro and Clywedog rivers and green spaces, which are all havens for wildlife.
"It is very sad to see what people think they can just dump.
"However, everyone can help by collecting rubbish on their daily walks and popping it into a bin, clearing up outside their homes or visiting a Litter Picking Hub.
"Every little helps."
Keep Wales Tidy runs a network of Litter Picking Hubs funded by the Welsh Government, with 12 hubs located across Wrexham.
The hubs, based at venues including Caia Park, Plas Pentwyn Resource Centre, and the Wrexham Wellbeing Hub, offer free equipment such as litter pickers, hi-vis vests, bags, and hoops.
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Emma Watson, Wrexham project officer at Keep Wales Tidy, said: "The success of groups like Wrexham Litter Pickers shows the power of community action.
"We hope their achievements will inspire others to get involved.
"If you care about your community, visit a Litter Picking Hub and join the effort."
Wrexham Litter Pickers are now encouraging individuals, families, and businesses to lend a hand in keeping the area clean and tidy.
For more information and to find your nearest hub, visit www.keepwalestidy.cymru/litter-picking-hubs.
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