Take Pride in Your City Growing Success

Councillors are set to be updated on the recent highlights of the Take Pride in Your City campaign, which continues to have a positive impact across the city. 

The Take Pride initiative exists to encourage collaborative efforts across the city in preventing and tackling litter, dog fouling, chewing gum litter, fly-tipping and graffiti amongst Dundee’s neighbourhoods. 

An update report going before the Climate, Net Zero and Environmental Committee identifies areas of progress that have been reported over the past year. 

These include: 

• An ongoing programme of Community Clean Up events in wards across the city.

• Since December 2024, a total of 61 litter picks has been registered with the Council and Keep Scotland Beautiful, these involved an estimated 1,389 participants.

• Attendance at freshers' events on Abertay and Dundee Universities to discuss recycling systems in Dundee with students.

• Ongoing annual capital investment of £150,000 for the procurement of new or replacement containers and skips dedicated to recycling initiatives and improving resident participation in household recycling.

• Continued liaison with partner agencies in relation to rough sleeping, begging, and drug use, providing appropriate support to reduce the number of incidents through the provision of care and assistance to vulnerable and at-risk individuals.

• Ongoing development of the Mobile Waste App to push messages, hints and tips to registered users as well as providing up to date collection information and details to help householders identify what goes in each bin. The app can also set reminders for collections and signposting users to information and advice in relation to recycling and re-use.

   

Climate, Net Zero and Environment Convener Heather Anderson said: "A lot of important work with volunteers and partner agencies has gone into making the city a better place. I want to thank everyone involved and encourage everyone to play their part, whether that’s by joining one of our community litter picks or recycling more, every action makes a positive difference across Dundee’s neighbourhoods.”