Take securely bagged nurdles and collected waste to one of the official collection points shown below. Remember to label bags.

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Marker positions are approximate. Please follow any signs or instructions at the beach.

• Whitley Bay

  Official collection point

  By Rendezvous Cafe.

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• Cullercoats Bay

  Official collection point

  By Dove Marine Laboratory.

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• Tynemouth Longsands — North

  Official collection point

  By The View.

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• Tynemouth Longsands — South

  Official collection point

  By Crusoe’s Cafe.

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• King Edward’s Bay

  Official collection point

  On ramp by Riley’s Fish Shack.

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• The Haven / Prior’s Haven

  Official collection point

  By Tynemouth Sailing Club.

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