Cleansing crews were deployed to the Gallowgate to clear away rubbish that was left strewn across roads and pavements.
Clean-up crews moved in later in the day (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
It came as an unofficial celebration was held in the area after the Parkhead club defeated Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park to retain the Scottish Premiership title.
Thousands of fans gathered on the Gallowgate after the match on Saturday, May 16 (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
They further noted that a large amount of alcohol and pyrotechnics were seized throughout the day.
Cops highlighted that the majority of fans respected their appeal to act responsibly.
Thousands of fans gathered on the Gallowgate after the match on Saturday, May 16 (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
Thousands of fans gathered on the Gallowgate after the match on Saturday, May 16 (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
Images show the aftermath with the streets littered with a sea of bottles, plastic bags, cans, discarded vapes, and general waste.
Smashed glass can also be seen scattered across the ground.
Thousands of fans gathered on the Gallowgate after the match on Saturday, May 16 (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
Rubbish was left strewn across pavements and the road (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
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Teams worked late into the night cleaning up the area to ensure it was back to normal by Sunday morning.
Particularly as a Cancer Research 10K Race for Life, a charity running event, is taking place through the city.
Glasgow City Council confirmed the operation was completed shortly after 11.30pm.
A spokesperson stated: “After a significant clean-up operation (refuse collection), Glasgow Cross is fully open to traffic.”
Thousands of fans gathered on the Gallowgate after the match on Saturday, May 16 (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
A general view of the litter-covered streets of Glasgow after Celtic won the William Hill Premiership title after a 3-1 win at home to Hearts (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
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From early in the afternoon, fans began celebrating as the Hoops won a historic 56th league title, lifting the trophy at Celtic Park.
Fans then streamed out of the East End stadium in euphoria, feeling the weight of a tense season finally lifted.
The party moved to the Trongate, where police made efforts to manipulate footfall and reduce damage.
There was a significant police presence on the Gallowgate (Image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire/PA Images)
It did little to deter fans who took over the area for the fifth year in a row.
The entire cost of the clean-up that year was expected to total £100,402.81.
