VOLUNTEERS have been cleaning up their neighbourhoods with community litter picks.
Residents of three areas plagued by illegal dumping joined forces to combat the problem of littering.
They concentrated on woodland at South Dene, Willington, and Dene Valley Community Park and Taylor Square Park, in Woodhouse Close, both Bishop Auckland.
Wear Valley District Council enforcement officers and street wardens also helped with the project.
The clean-up efforts were organised as part of Groundwork West Durham and Wear Valley District Council's Pride Campaign.
Joanne Morley, Pride Campaign officer, said: "The people taking part in this litter pick are showing the rest of the community that they are proud of where they live.
"The volunteers have taken the opportunity to physically make a difference in Willington."
A final litter pick will take place at in Bishop Auckland. Volunteers are welcome to join the clean-up at Cockton Hill Recreation Ground on Friday, at 1pm.
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