What to Bring for a Litter Pick-Up Campaign

A litter pick-up campaign needs more than litter pickers and bags. You also need clearly marked routes, visible safety equipment, a way to sort or weigh collected waste, and a practical refreshment station for volunteers. This shopping list covers the equipment and supplies to prepare before people arrive, including items that are easy to overlook, such as gloves in several sizes, lights for late finishes and reusable serving ware. Check quantities against your number of teams and the length of the collection routes.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 12
Trash bag holdersqty 12

Equipment

Scaleqty 2
Extension cordsqty 2
Mobile phoneqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 4

Safety

First aid kit
Safety gogglesqty 50
Work glovesqty 50
Safety vestsqty 50
Conesqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 4

Cleaning

Litter pickersqty 50
Reusable waste binsqty 20
Broomqty 4
Eye-catchersqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Washing-up bowlsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Reusable platesqty 70
Reusable cutleryqty 80
Serving spoonsqty 8

Catering

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Water jugqty 4
Coffee makerqty 2
Buffet traysqty 8
Serving plattersqty 8
Groceries
- Trash bags 120 liters - 150 pieces
- Coffee - 1,5 kilogram
- Tea selection - 100 bags
- Sugar sticks - 100 pieces
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Herb cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Red onion - 1 kilogram
- Pasta - 6 kilograms
- Tomato sauce - 12 jars
- Kidney beans - 12 cans
- Corn - 12 cans
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Italian herbs - 3 jars
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Bananas - 6 kilograms
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Drinking water for the road - 50 bottles

Tips

Plan one litter picker, one pair of work gloves and one safety vest for each volunteer, then add at least 10% spare equipment for damaged or forgotten items.
Prepare one reusable waste bin or suitable collection point per route, plus extra trash bag holders at the assembly area so full bags do not block walkways.
Mark assembly points and route entrances with cones and barrier tape before volunteers arrive. Keep a mobile phone and first aid kit at the registration desk throughout the campaign.
For a morning campaign, allow two drinks per volunteer for the first two hours and keep water in jugs or coolers. If serving coffee, prepare enough cups for one hot drink per person, with a small reserve.
Do not leave safety equipment until the day itself: check goggles, gloves, vests, cones, lights and extension cords at least one day before, and test any powered equipment near the tables.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a litter pick-up campaign?: For each volunteer, provide one litter picker, one pair of work gloves and one safety vest. Add collection bags or bins, route markers, cones, barrier tape and a first aid kit for the group.
How many litter pickers and gloves do I need?: Use one litter picker and one pair of gloves per volunteer, then buy or borrow 10% extra. For 30 volunteers, that means at least 33 litter pickers and 33 pairs of gloves.
What safety supplies are needed for a community litter pick?: Bring safety vests, work gloves, safety goggles, cones, barrier tape and a first aid kit. Check all equipment at least 24 hours before the event and keep the first aid kit at the registration point.
How much food and drink should I provide for volunteers?: Allow two drinks per person for the first two hours, with extra water available in hot weather. For a shared break, plan one plate, cup and set of cutlery per volunteer, plus at least 10% spare.

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