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The Leave Liverpool Tidy campaign has been in operation for more than a decade, aimed at university students moving out at the end of the academic year. This initiative brings together various stakeholders including Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd (LSSL), Councillors, students’ unions, and other partners. While charity donations are welcomed throughout the year, additional measures are implemented during the move-out period to address waste management and promote reuse.
During the 2024/2025 academic year, Liverpool encountered the recurring challenge of managing the waste left behind by students moving homes. However, through strategic efforts and innovative collaboration, significant progress was made in tackling this issue. The exceptional teamwork between The Council’s Neighbourhoods and Private Sector Housing teams, LSSL, the Liverpool Guild of Students, and John Moores Student Union played a crucial role in ensuring a clean outcome.
Central to the success of the campaign was the emphasis on donating rather than dumping items. Donation points were strategically placed across the university campus, Kensington Fields, and a dedicated recycling container in Smithdown. As a result, a substantial amount of items, including clothing, homeware, crockery, and various household items, were donated to organizations such as the British Heart Foundation and Fareshare, benefiting important causes while maintaining the cleanliness of the streets.
Community skips were strategically placed by LSSL in areas such as The Dale Streets, Lawrence Road, and Kensington Fields to facilitate the disposal of larger items. These skips provided immediate relief by removing waste from priority areas and addressing side dumping issues. In addition, diligent work by Streetscene ensured prompt handling of fly-tipping reports. Student volunteers also joined efforts with council teams for litter picks, contributing to the overall improvement of the area’s appearance
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