Independent Cafe Mystery Diner Evaluator

1. 1Ask retail park and multi-storey managers if their cleaning contractor covers litter picking outside, or if gaps exist.
2. 2Agree a fixed per-visit rate covering a set list of car parks, ideally grouped by area.
3. 3Walk the sites with a grabber and sacks before the first cars arrive, and invoice monthly.

Where to start: Local councils · Retail park managers

1. 1Find which company runs your local station's lost property office (often a contractor).
2. 2Apply for sorting or office roles, or offer part-time cover during seasonal spikes.
3. 3Learn the logging system and you often get first refusal on unclaimed items at a discount.

Where to start: Train operating companies · Station lost property offices

1. 1Contact small vending operators in your area (they're listed on their machines).
2. 2Offer set mornings a week, paid per route.
3. 3Learn the counting and logging side and you can eventually run rounds solo.

Where to start: Local vending operators · Indeed