Leave Only Footprints

We employ six full-time and 15 seasonal staff members to pick the beaches and we use three beach tractors, plus surf rakes and other tractor mounted kit to help keep our sand golden and litter-free.

We collect around 2000 tons of waste per year from the seafront - 45% is recyclable or organic material. The rest is processed for energy with a very small percentage sent to landfill.

New for 2018, we've added more than 200 new bins, increasing capacity by 70% and offering a recycling option at every location.

All our stats are in an infographic here.

As well as helping with clear and simple messages about how to dispose of your rubbish, there are lots of other elements to the Leave Only Footprints campaign. You can get discounts on reusable cups in the cafes and kiosks along the seafront, the Refill Dorset scheme is in operation and there are lots of plans and activities in the pipeline.

If you're a business owner or not-for-profit organisation interested in working with us on the campaign or using the Leave Only Footprints brand for your own activities, you can find out more at our campaigns portal.

So, please enjoy our beaches and help keep them fabulous by clearing up at the end of the day, putting rubbish in the correct bins provided.

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