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Keeping our community beautiful is a year-round task, but the spring presents a great opportunity to start fresh by cleaning up the community around us. With that in mind, the Town of Orangeville is inviting residents to come together in celebration of the fourth annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter by working together to clean our community.  

On May 9, 2023, the Town and the Province of Ontario encourage those living and working in Ontario to help raise awareness of the impacts of litter on our environment and to take part in helping clean up litter around their communities. 

“We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful community with residents who have a great deal of pride in our spaces,” said Councillor Tess Prendergast, chair of the Sustainable Orangeville Committee. “Together, we can show our passion for Orangeville by committing to helping clean up the litter and brightening our Town as spring brings back the bright colours and green spaces we all enjoy so often.”

Here are some ways you can participate: 

• Arrange a neighbourhood or community park litter cleanup. The Town of Orangeville provides items like gloves and garbage bags, as well as instructions on where litter can be disposed of. Contact [email protected] to find out more. 

• Join community cleanup initiatives that are happening locally to clean up roads, trailways, and parks in town: 

                        • Make Orangeville Shine
                           May 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                           Rotary Park
                          Visit the Rotary Club’s Page for more information 

                        • Downtown Orangeville Clean Sweep Event
                          On May 13 local businesses will be sweeping Broadway to clean up the Downtown area. Check in with                              your favourite local business to see if they are participating.

• Learn about the impact of litter and waste on our community and tips to help create cleaner communities moving forward. 

• Commit to helping clean up litter when you see it – keeping personal safety in mind.  

Learn more about the Provincial Day of Action on Litter and the impacts of litter and waste by visiting ontario.ca/actONlitter.