Community Clean-Up Week returns this spring
Celebrate spring’s arrival by participating in Community Clean-up Week, April 23 to 29.
The City of Oshawa encourages groups of all sizes to volunteer their time to help clean up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will receive free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and a certificate of appreciation for their contribution to the community. To register or learn more, including choosing a community clean-up area or finding a group, visit Oshawa.ca/cleanupweek or call 905-438-3146.
As part of Community Clean-up Week, Communities with Brooms will return for a downtown spring cleaning on Thursday, April 27, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Join the City and community organizations for this downtown event. To register for Communities with Brooms, email [email protected].
The City of Oshawa would like to thank our event sponsors: TD, Swish and Pitch-In Canada for their continued support.
Mark your calendar! In addition to Community Clean-up Week, join the Mayor’s downtown clean up events Saturday mornings on May 6, June 24 and September 16. All volunteers will receive supplies, including gloves, maps and garbage bags. To register or learn more, visit Oshawa.ca/cleanupweek.
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“As your Mayor, I look forward to joining community members, local organizations and businesses of our great city for these upcoming clean-up events. Together, we can all contribute to making our green spaces, parks, neighbourhoods and downtown inviting spaces for everyone to enjoy,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter.
“Our clean up events strengthen partnerships and build pride within our community,” said Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Chair of the Economic and Development Services Committee. “Let’s work together to spruce up our outdoor spaces as we look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from across the country and the world to our dynamic city to experience Oshawa’s popular line up of festivals and events this season.”
“We all have a role in keeping Oshawa parks and trails clean,” said Councillor Bob Chapman, Vice-Chair of the Economic and Development Services Committee. “Spring is the time to organize your friends and neighbours to help clean up our neighbourhoods. Please reach out to City staff and we will provide the garbage bags and gloves and certificates of recognition.”