McDonald's staff support beloved Aylesbury charity with 10-mile litter picking operation
Staff representing a world famous restaurant chain supported an Aylesbury charity on a massive clean up operation in the town.
Volunteers from the McDonald’s restaurants operating in Aylesbury took part in a litter picking operation which covered over 10 miles.
In total, 32 volunteers representing the international operation took part in the project that came under The Great British Spring Clean umbrella.
Each year, The Great British Spring Clean is organised by national charity Keep Britain Tidy to encourage residents to keep their communities clean.
Franchisee Don Gordon, who owns the fast food restaurants in Aylesbury, participated in the project alongside staff members from his McDonald’s stores. They were also joined by the Aylesbury Wombles, a long-running popular charity that is well known across the region.
Don said: “Seeing our teams step up and give their time to support the local area and take part in the litter pick has been incredibly rewarding. Their efforts to keep shared spaces clean and litter free help create a better and brighter place for those that live here. When our people come together in this way, it reflects the real passion and pride they have for the communities they serve.”
The Great British Spring Clean concluded on March 19 in England and focuses on other parts of the UK throughout the season. McDonald’s says its restaurant teams are committed to running three litter patrols each day and has run this tidying initiative for 35 years. Data released by the restaurant chain outlines how its teams cover 5,000 miles each week under the clear up scheme.