Students encouraged to take part in end-of-term clear out

Students who have stayed in Loughborough throughout the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to get behind an end-of-term blitz.

Charnwood Borough Council and waste management partner Serco have teamed up with Loughborough University to organise the big clear-up in student areas of the town on Saturday 4th July.

Councillor Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough, said: “While we know some students moved back to their hometowns before lockdown, some are still in Loughborough and some will be returning to clear out their accommodation. Therefore, we want them to take notice of the campaign to make sure they recycle and dispose of their waste before leaving for the summer.

“We’ve done an end-of-term blitz for a number of years and it has always proved to be successful as we help students clear out. Working together means we can all do our bit to help Loughborough stay clean and tidy.”

The event is held annually at the end of the academic year.

Jenny Ardley, community warden at Loughborough University, said: “Even though some students are not in the town right now, we know they will be returning and clearing out their accommodation before July.

"The end of term clear-out is really important for the university and we want as many students as possible to remove their waste and recycling before going home for the summer.  “