If you’ve requested a PLA cage for your group clean up, you should know our expectations around its use.
Organised clean ups are a great way to get your volunteers motivated.
The River Thames is one of the world’s most iconic rivers and home to an abundance of thriving wildlife, including over 100 different species of fish, more than 300,000 over wintering birds and several thousand seals. Regrettably, the last half century has also seen the river become filled with ever increasing quantities of litter.
By registering your organisation, you’ll gain access to:
- A free group litter-picking foreshore permit;
- Posting your organisation’s events on the Cleaning the Thames map;
- Cleaning the Thames promotion via the Port of London social media feeds;
- The ability to join the Thames Litter Forum.
Please note that due to operational issues we are currently unable to lay litter disposal cages at this time.
Our list of current available cages can be found here – Clean Thames Challenge Cage Locations.
Please bear in mind that these may already be full as we are unable to empty these cages. If there is no suitable place to dispose of your rubbish responsibly, please take it home with you.
What you need to know
How to use this site
Everything you need to know to get your organisation registered and posting events on Cleaning the Thames.
Method statement
Our Method Statement template takes the guesswork out of setting up a safe clean-up.
Event organiser guidance
General advice for event organisers created by the Port of London Authority’s harbour managers.
Reporting your event
If you are planning on organising a litter clean-up event on the tidal Thames foreshore, you will need to gain prior consent from the PLA.
Safety information
The Thames foreshore is potentially hazardous and some dangers may not always be immediately apparent.
Location Request Form
Request a new location be added to the map.
Events Archive
See previous events.
FAQs
Check here for common questions.