People travelling from tram stops in Salford may have found their early-morning commute more pleasant than usual, thanks to the hard work of litter-picking volunteers this weekend.
The city’s tram network received a welcome clean-up on Sunday as 25 volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God tidied four Metrolink stops as part of the organisation’s Green Earth Campaign.
Working in two dedicated teams, the volunteers focused their efforts on the areas surrounding the Eccles, Ladywell, Weaste, and Langworthy tram stops. The groups spent two hours clearing litter from platforms and nearby walkways to create a tidier environment for daily commuters.
The campaign was supported by local councillors Jacqui Fahy, Lisa Muir, and Mike McCusker, who joined the volunteers on-site. Their involvement underscored the value of community-led initiatives in maintaining Salford’s public spaces and fostering a sense of local pride.
By the end of the activity, the teams had collected a substantial amount of rubbish. The visible improvement to the stops didn’t go unnoticed, with several local residents stopping to thank the volunteers for their time and hard work.
This local initiative is part of a broader global effort by the volunteer organisation to promote environmental care. By focusing on high-traffic areas like the Salford tram network, the volunteers hope to encourage others to take a proactive interest in keeping their neighbourhoods clean and sustainable.
A spokesperson for the orghanisation said: “It’s about more than just picking up litter; it’s about taking pride in where we live,” one volunteer shared. This Manchester-based effort is just one chapter in a global movement by the volunteer organisation to promote sustainable practices and “Save the Earth from A to Z.”
