Three so-called 'grotspots' in London have been picked to receive a timely spring clean ahead of the Queen’s 90th birthday.
Church Lane in Tooting, South Road in Erith and Queen Caroline's Draw Dock in Hammersmith were selected for a spruce-up.
They were among 12 of the country's most litter-blighted areas selected as part of the 'Clean for the Queen' campaign.
The scheme aims to encourage volunteers to clear the streets so the country is at its best for Her Majesty’s birthday celebrations.
Adrian Evans, the campaign's director, said: "Why do so many people chuck away what they should really be putting in a bin?
"We're trying to play our part in saying 'listen guys, throw away responsibly'."
According to Keep Britain Tidy, more than two million pieces of rubbish are dropped on UK streets every day, an increase of 500 per cent since the 1960s.
The cost of the clear-up leaves councils with a bill of nearly £1bn a year.
Local authorities have welcomed the initiative as many have had to reduce services in the face of budget cuts.
Thousands are set to take part in the clean-up campaign over the weekend.
The Queen's 90th birthday is on April 21 before an official celebration in June.
