Littering is a year-round problem but during the summer the issue becomes even more of a scourge on parks and open spaces, streets and shopping areas.
And the message from South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of residents is clear – respect your surroundings and your neighbours, and don’t hesitate to report those who don’t.
A recent report by Keep Scotland Beautiful found that 250 million items of litter are discarded across Scotland every year.
