Big Ashfield Spring Clean back next week!

Ashfield District Council is launching the 8th annual Big Ashfield Spring Clean (BASC) next week, continuing its commitment to making Ashfield a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Beginning week commencing 2 March 2026, the month‑long programme will bring together residents, community groups, councillors, and council teams for coordinated litter picks and the return of the ever‑popular Flying Skips.

The initiative gives residents the chance to dispose of excess bagged waste, toys, and bric‑a‑brac at convenient pop‑up skip locations across the district. A free bulky waste collection scheme will also reopen in April.

Flying Skip Locations & Schedule

Flying Skips will operate on Saturdays throughout March, rotating between Kirkby & Rurals, Hucknall, and Sutton. Residents are encouraged to arrive early and bring only accepted items.

Important Note:

Soft furnishings and upholstered furniture cannot be accepted at Flying Skips due to legislation (e.g., mattresses, sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, office chairs). These can instead be booked through the free bulky waste collection service that opens in April.

Saturday 7 March – Kirkby & Rurals Area

9am-9:45am

• Hornbeam Way near Sylvan Avenue
• Wheatley Avenue near Chesnut Avenue
• Western Avenue near Quarry Drive
• Holly Hill Road near Hooley Street
• Westbourne Road near Sharrard Close

10am-10:45am

• Oxford Street on the junction of Balfour Street
• Copeland Road near Copeland Avenue
• Angela Avenue near Westfield Road
• Sherwood Way near Edwinstowe Drive
• Smeath Road; top end of the road near number 116

11am-11:45am

·       Beacon Drive near Holidays Hill Park

·       Homewood Drive

·       Recreation Road near Warren Avenue

·       Manitoba Way near Ontario Drive

·       Plainspot Road near Frances Street

12:30pm-1:15pm

• Abbey Road near Thoresby Avenue
• Elder Street near Berry Avenue
• Glebe Street on the junction of Sherwood Street
• Launds Avenue
• Derbyshire Drive Off Rutlland Road

1:30pm-2:15pm

• David Street
• Bannerman Road on the junction of Hampden Street
• Arthur Green Avenue Meets Beauvale Road
• Mayfield Street
• Providence Road near Franklin Road (Jacksdale)

Saturday 14 March- Hucknall area

9am-9:45am

• Millbank Place
• Lightning Grove on the junction of Spitfire Way
• Charles Street near Ladycroft Avenue
• Windmill Avenue near Windmill Grove
• Wenlock Drive

10am-10:45am

• Bestwood Road near Arden Close
• Roughs Wood Lane
• Orchard Street near Orchard Court
• Greenwood Avenue near Addison Drive
• Emperors Way

11am-11:45am

• Lime Tree Road near Mulberry Grove
• Babbacombe Way on the junction of Common Lane
• Robin Bailey Way
• Redmile Close
• Walk Mill Drive

12:30pm-1:15pm

• Derwent Drive on the junction of Nursery Close
• Salterford Road near Maple Drive
• The Copse near Covert Close
• George Street on the junction of St Mary's Way
• The Drift near Piper Close

1:30pm-2:15pm

• Shortwood Avenue near Brookfield Avenue
• Ruffs Drive near Seymour Road
• Windemere Road near Ullswater Drive
• The Connery on the junction of Co-Operative Avenue
• Barbara Square near Ward Avenue

Saturday 21 March- Sutton area

9am-9:45am

• Buttery Lane near Skegby Trail car park
• Stamper Crescent near Whithead Lane
• Riley Avenue near on the junction of of Burton Road
• Castlewood Grove near the Pond
• Deepdale Street near the park
• Leabrooks Avenue

10am-10:45am

• Meden Bank
• Sylvan Crescent
• Springwood View Close
• Mapplewells Road
• Short Street near Lime Street
• Sheepwash Lane near Willow Gardens

11am-11:45am

• Teversal Grange Car Park
• Cosgrove Avenue near Grendon way
• High Hazles Drive; Bottom end of the road
• Willowbridge Lane on the junction of Bonser Gardens
• Aspley Road near Haven Close
• Coburn Street

12:30pm-1:15pm

• Welbeck Square near Clumber Crescent
• Hill Crescent near Chaucer Crescent
• Sudbury Drive near Kedlestone Close
• Elderfield Drive
• The Oval near the shops
• Garden Lane near Tudsbury Terrace

1:30-2:15pm

• Brand Lane near Cross Row
• Farndale Road near Lindholme Way
• Clegg Hill Drive
• Barnes Crescent at the junction of Leamington Drive
• Cowpes Close
• Penn Street near Gresham Close

Litter Picks

The council’s Waste Team will be leading litter picks throughout March on the following dates and locations:

Wednesday 4 March- Kirkby, from 11am

Wednesday 11 March- Hucknall, from 11am

Wednesday 18 March- Sutton, from 11am

Free Bulky Waste Collections Return in April

Residents will again be able to book one free bulky waste collection per year, covering up to three items. Full details are available on the Ashfield District Council website.

Councillor Paul Grafton, Chairman of Ashfield District Council said: “The Big Ashfield Spring Clean is one of our most successful community initiatives. Every year, residents take part, helping us keep Ashfield clean, safe, and welcoming.

We encourage everyone to get involved, whether by joining a litter pick, using the Flying Skips responsibly, or simply taking pride in their neighbourhood and keeping it clean and green this spring. We all know 'Keep Britain Tidy', well let's start with Ashfield.”

For more information on the BIG Ashfield Spring Clean please see the Ashfield District Council website.

Posted on 24 February 2026