Community Cleanup

Community Cleanup applications close on Aug. 30. If you are already registered, you can still schedule a cleanup during September. Please return all cleanup items by Sept. 30.

Community Cleanup

Individuals, organizations, schools, sport groups and workplaces can participate.

Adopt-A-Trail

Maintain an adopted area by completing a minimum of four cleanups between April and September.

Apply

Once your cleanup is complete, report your bags here.

Report your bags

What's the difference between Community Cleanup and Adopt-A-Trail?

Community Cleanup allows volunteers to sign up for one (or more!) cleanup sessions in neighbourhoods, playgrounds, parks and trails throughout the summer. Cleanup kits are provided and can include gloves, picker sticks and garbage/recycling bags.

Adopt-A-Trail encourages groups or individuals to commit to four cleanup sessions throughout the summer to improve a section of trail, roadway or greenspace on municipal property. These sections can range from half a kilometer to three kilometers in length. Groups that take part in two consecutive years receive recognition signage in the area they've adopted as a thank you!

Tips for conducting a safe cleanup

Safety Before You Begin
Be prepared, be safe - it is recommended that all volunteers wear gloves, high visibility clothing, utilize litter picking sticks and do not clean after dark. Do not wear headphones. Assess the area and look for possible hazards and dangers. Have enough supervisors for the group. The lead volunteer should follow any children so that they are always visible. Sort cleanup supplies to ensure garbage and recycling are collected separately. Pack additional safety supplies (e.g., first aid kit, phone, emergency contacts, sunglasses, water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray).
Safety During Your Cleanup
While driving or walking within your cleanup location, please use identified street crossings and only cross roadways when necessary. Pay attention to your surroundings for vehicular traffic. Do not pick up debris on roadways, highways or medians and face traffic when litter picking. Be aware - watch your footing. The youngest participants in your group should work closest to the fence line and furthest from road surfaces. Adults should always work between the edges of the pavement and young participants. Do not touch, disturb or pick up any items you are unsure of, such as needles, syringes, or chemical and pesticide containers. Report them to PULSE immediately by calling 780-743-7000 or toll free at 1-800-973-9663. Know and apply proper lifting techniques.
Safety For Your Environment
Plan for the day and check the weather forecast. Dress to weather conditions and wear clothing and protective equipment designed to reduce heat stress. Minimize physical activity in hot weather conditions. Know the signs of heat stress. Take breaks and hydrate when needed. Schedule activities at times less likely to experience thunderstorms, such as the morning. Watch skies for developing thunderstorms and listen for thunder. If caught outdoors far from shelter, avoid tall objects, including trees, poles, wires, and fences. Get to a safe place. Do not resume outdoor activities until at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder is heard. Pay attention to your surroundings and be aware of wildlife.
After Your Cleanup
Ensure your bags are left anchored or full enough so that they cannot blow away. Full garbage bags are to be tied up and left far enough off the edge of the pavement or sidewalk, so they do not interfere with traffic or pedestrians. Please report your bags or graffiti at the link above or by calling PULSE at 780-743-7000 or toll free at 1-800-973-9663 and a municipal representative will arrange disposal. Wash your hands. As a friendly reminder, you are only required to return the borrowed picker sticks and safety vests. Please ensure they are returned clean and that vest pockets are emptied. We ask that you contact beautification@rmwb.ca to schedule a time to return your supplies. Volunteers are encouraged to keep gloves and bags for future cleanups.

Safety Before You Begin

Be prepared, be safe - it is recommended that all volunteers wear gloves, high visibility clothing, utilize litter picking sticks and do not clean after dark.
Do not wear headphones.
Assess the area and look for possible hazards and dangers.
Have enough supervisors for the group. The lead volunteer should follow any children so that they are always visible.
Sort cleanup supplies to ensure garbage and recycling are collected separately.
Pack additional safety supplies (e.g., first aid kit, phone, emergency contacts, sunglasses, water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray).

Safety During Your Cleanup

While driving or walking within your cleanup location, please use identified street crossings and only cross roadways when necessary.
Pay attention to your surroundings for vehicular traffic.
Do not pick up debris on roadways, highways or medians and face traffic when litter picking.
Be aware - watch your footing.
The youngest participants in your group should work closest to the fence line and furthest from road surfaces.
Adults should always work between the edges of the pavement and young participants.
Do not touch, disturb or pick up any items you are unsure of, such as needles, syringes, or chemical and pesticide containers. Report them to PULSE immediately by calling 780-743-7000 or toll free at 1-800-973-9663.
Know and apply proper lifting techniques.

Safety For Your Environment

Plan for the day and check the weather forecast.
Dress to weather conditions and wear clothing and protective equipment designed to reduce heat stress. Minimize physical activity in hot weather conditions. Know the signs of heat stress. Take breaks and hydrate when needed.
Schedule activities at times less likely to experience thunderstorms, such as the morning. Watch skies for developing thunderstorms and listen for thunder. If caught outdoors far from shelter, avoid tall objects, including trees, poles, wires, and fences. Get to a safe place. Do not resume outdoor activities until at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder is heard.
Pay attention to your surroundings and be aware of wildlife.

After Your Cleanup

Ensure your bags are left anchored or full enough so that they cannot blow away. Full garbage bags are to be tied up and left far enough off the edge of the pavement or sidewalk, so they do not interfere with traffic or pedestrians.
Please report your bags or graffiti at the link above or by calling PULSE at 780-743-7000 or toll free at 1-800-973-9663 and a municipal representative will arrange disposal.
Wash your hands.
As a friendly reminder, you are only required to return the borrowed picker sticks and safety vests. Please ensure they are returned clean and that vest pockets are emptied.
We ask that you contact beautification@rmwb.ca to schedule a time to return your supplies. Volunteers are encouraged to keep gloves and bags for future cleanups.

Community Cleanup infographic