REVEALED: THE MOST UNUSUAL RUBBISH IN MANCHESTER'S WATERWAYS
Aquatic scientists, APEM, have compiled a top-ten list
of the strangest objects found while working to clean-up
Manchester's rubbish-filled waterways.
Earlier this year APEM launched a purpose-built litter boat on
the River Irwell Basin, in association with Salford City Council
and the Healthy Waterways Trust, to clear the water and river banks
of litter and debris. The most common objects found during
litter-picking outings are shopping trolleys, footballs, lorry
tyres, metal fences and traffic cones. More unusual items, topping
the chart, have included a doll's house, toy car (large electric
4x4), an armchair, teddy bears, a woven basket, a Barbie doll, a
giant Guinness hat, a giant domino and an early 90s wrestling DVD
(worth £17.99 on eBay).
APEM and Salford City Council are currently negotiating with
local businesses to get their support for the project and ensure
the quays in Salford are cleared. Keith Hendry, managing director
of APEM, explained: 'APEM's regeneration project will restore the
profile of some of the city's most historical assets. Having
monitored the river for 25 years, we have seen the litter problem
getting steadily worse and affecting the reputation of our city, so
we decided to do something about it. Hopefully, our work
demonstrates that a constant litter-picking operation is necessary
to ensure and maintain a healthy environment for people and
wildlife living in close proximity to the water.'
Local companies can have exclusive rights to on-board
advertising hoardings, which will be viewed by the whole of the
Salford Quays development. In addition, staff can volunteer to be
fully-trained and insured litter-pickers for a day or two as part
of an employer's Corporate Responsibility programme.
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