With the sunshine in Greater Manchester in the last few weeks, many of us took the opportunity to visit green spaces and parks.
But the good weather has also led to an increase in rubbish and dumps.
To counter the increase in rubbish, more than 50 volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God and its Volunteer Group for Young Adult Workers (ASEZ WAO) joined forces over the weekend to clean up the streets around Old Trafford.
On Sunday (April 18), volunteers participated in a joint rubbish collection session along Wright Street, Hadfield Street and Chester Road in Stretford.
The streets were previously cleaned by the global organization, but have become regular hotspots for landfilled waste.
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Around 100 garbage bags were collected in just a few hours – with a total weight of around 1,500 kg.
In addition to the trash, the volunteers also collected a sofa, bed frame, hood, and armchair, all of which had been dumped on the side of the road.
“It feels so good to come out and make a difference,” said Bradley Lawton, a member of the World Mission’s Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group.
The cleanup was the fifth campaign by the global church mission in the Old Trafford area
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“If we all work together to take care of the environment, we can create a beautiful community and world.
“It’s also nice to see that the work we do makes a difference. I hope more people can get involved in action and other environmental issues.”
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The cleanup was the Church’s 6,461th worldwide cleanup and the fifth in the Old Trafford area.
The church was founded in South Korea in 1964 and is now believed to have more than 7,000 churches in 175 countries.
The local volunteers were involved in their efforts by Mark Dale, Trafford Council’s Environmental Improvement Officer.
The volunteers were able to collect over 100 garbage bags during the clean-up operation
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“We would like to thank everyone who attended this event and previous Church events,” said Dale.
“The work the Church is doing is really fantastic. It helps improve the environment and really makes the place better for the people who visit this area.”
Security cameras are to be installed in nearby areas as part of Trafford Council’s efforts to catch fly dumpers in action.
The council agency announced last week that fines for tipping flies and garbage after soaring cases will also be increased during the lockdown.
Fixed on-site criminal charges for tipping flies would increase from £ 200 to £ 400, while junk penalties would increase from £ 100 to £ 150.
