A community-led litter pick has resulted in the collection of more than 100 bags of rubbish.
The scheme took place in Blaenau Ffestiniog as part of a five-day litter-picking competition organised under the GwyrddNi Bro Ffestiniog Community Action Plan and the Gwanwyn GwyrddNi programme.
The event was delivered in partnership with Cwmni Bro Ffestiniog and supported by multiple community groups, including sports teams, youth groups, and a church organisation.
Nina from GwyrddNi said: "Opening the event up over five days meant we could involve far more groups than we first expected.
"The competitive element really helped get people involved, and it was great to see communities taking ownership of their local areas and tackling places where litter has built up over time."
The competition offered a £100 prize for community use to the team that collected the most litter over the five days.
The competition was funded by social enterprise Antur Stiniog.
More than 100 bags of litter were collected across the area during the challenge, with each group choosing to clean areas of personal importance, from neighbourhood streets to well-known litter hotspots.
Nina said: "We’re incredibly grateful to Keep Wales Tidy for the equipment provided through the Litter Picking Hub, as well as the extra kit supplied to support the event.
"It’s through partnerships like this that communities can come together and take positive action on this scale."
Keep Wales Tidy’s project officer Eurig Joniver said: "This competition has shown exactly what can be achieved when communities are given the tools and support to take action locally.
"Each group focused on the places that mattered to them, and the results speak for themselves, with over 100 bags of litter collected and a real sense of pride across the communities involved."
The clean-up also helped highlight specific litter hotspots, including long-standing roadside dumping sites and areas around sports facilities and pubs.
Organisers said this information would be used to plan further targeted action and strengthen ongoing efforts to reduce littering.
GwyrddNi is a community-led climate action movement working across Gwynedd to address issues such as waste, nature, energy, transport, and food.
The organisation partners with community groups, schools, and local networks to help people make a practical difference in their neighbourhoods.
Keep Wales Tidy supports communities, volunteers, and organisations across Wales by providing equipment, resources, and advice to address environmental challenges in their areas.
