About us

The Slough Anti-Litter Society (SALS) is a group of people who live, work, and/or learn in Slough, united by a passion for a cleaner, greener Slough.

We tackle litter problems head-on by bringing people together for fun and impactful Clean-up, Reduce, Re-use, Repair and Upcycle events. Our mission is simple: a litter-free and environmentally conscious Slough.

Building strong community relationships is at our core. Litter affects everyone, and everyone has a role to play in improving our environment.

We believe in empowering individuals to become the change they want to see. Our motto, “Be the change you want to see in Slough,” reflects this belief. Together, we can create a significant impact.

So, join us for free by clicking here and be the change!
Let’s make Slough a cleaner, greener place for everyone.

It all began in March 2021 with a chance encounter in Upton Court Park. I was busy picking up litter when I met Bal (left in photo). We got to talking and quickly discovered a shared passion for keeping our community clean. We both loved being active outdoors, socializing, and working towards a common goal.

The positive reactions from passersby when we were litter-picking together a few days later, fueled our inspiration. We decided to take action and founded the Slough Anti-Litter Society to promote litter picking and environmental awareness in Slough.

Thanks to a grant from #OneSlough in our first year, we were able to purchase litter pickers and organize clean-up events throughout the town. But our mission goes beyond picking up litter. In 2022, we expanded our reach by launching a repair café and a second-hand market. This initiative encourages sustainability and reduces waste by giving pre-loved items a new life.

Since 2023, we co-organise with Slough BID a successful yearly Fashion Upcycle Competition. This exciting event challenges participants to create stylish garments from old clothes, raising awareness about the importance of recycling and reusing materials.

We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from our partners and funders, including the National Community Lottery Fund, Tesco, and #OneSlough. We also could not do what we do without the collaboration of local community groups and businesses.

The Slough Anti-Litter Society thrives on passionate volunteers! If you share our vision for a cleaner, greener Slough, we’d love to welcome you. Signing up for a free membership is easy – just click here. You can also join us at any of our litter picking, repair, resell, swap or upcycle events.

Want to see the impact we’re making? Check out the videos below to see some highlights from our journey.

We look forward to seeing you join our mission!

Warm regards,

Tirza Co-founder and Chair