The Telegraph & Argus is today launching its new Community Clean Up campaign. 

Fly-tipping and littering has blighted streets and neighbourhoods across Bradford district for too long.

There are already lots of community groups, litter-picking heroes, and kind neighbours making a difference on their doorstep.

We want to celebrate the amazing work of Bradfordians by regularly sharing their efforts 

When we pull together and protect the places we live, it sends a strong message to those behind the often dangerous and hazardous mess. 

It’s time to start shouting up about the amazing volunteers who make our streets cleaner and call out the grot-spots in our communities.

Let’s get Bradford looking the best it can be for 2025 - the year we celebrate our City of Culture status - and empower our communities.

We want to mark the start of a new era, shining a light on neighbours making a difference.

You can send in photos and videos of your community’s litter clean ups by emailing newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk

Fly-tipping and littering is a criminal offence which affects people’s quality of life, health and wellbeing, and attracts rats.

Householders can be fined up to £5,000 and end up with a criminal record if they ask someone else to remove their rubbish and it is found to be fly-tipped.

Fly-tipping sites can be reported to Bradford Council by calling 01274 431000 or at www.bradford.gov.uk

Anyone who suspects that someone will be disposing of waste illegally should report them to the Environment Agency.

You can check that a waste carrier is registered by visiting the agency’s website, www.environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/index