 Mayor Ford's Community Clean-up Day – Saturday April 21
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Form a group with family, friends or neighbours (you can also participate individually)
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Choose a clean-up location
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Register with the City between March 26 and April 18
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GLADŽ garbage bags are available at Toronto Community Centres, the Security Desks at the Civic Centres, the following Works Transfer Stations:
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Commissioners Transfer Station
400 Commissioners St. (South of Lakeshore Blvd. E., between Don Roadway & Carlaw Ave.)
Tuesday – Friday (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday (7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
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Disco Transfer Station
120 Disco Rd. (N.W. corner of Carlingview Dr. & Disco Rd.)
Tuesday - Friday (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday (7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
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Ingram Transfer Station
50 Ingram Dr. (East of Keele St, 6 Streets N. of Eglinton Ave. W.)
Tuesday - Friday (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday (7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
- Scarborough Transfer Station
1 Transfer Place (N. on Markham Rd., W. on Nugget Ave.)
Tuesday – Friday (6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday (6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.);
and participating Pizza Pizza locations starting March 26 – while supplies last.
- On April 21, go outside and clean-up a public space that is important to you. If your group can't participate on the 21st or if the weather doesn't cooperate, alternate date is Sunday April 22. Please be finished by no later than 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 so City crews can haul away the litter.
Mayor Rob Ford's Community Clean-up Day registration
Simply fill out this online form, make arrangements to get your litter bags and you're ready to go.
Why is registration important?
Registration is important because City crews need to know where to go on Sunday, April 22 to pick up the litter your group collects. If you don't register, then the bags filled with litter left behind won't be picked up and this can lead to problems. Other people might add garbage to the pile and, in addition to this being illegal; it creates a mess in the neighbourhood.
If you decide to clean a park, you will need to bring the litter bags to the nearest street and/or intersection to ensure collection trucks and crews are able to pick up the collected garbage.
Download a poster
Mayor Rob Ford's Community Clean-up Poster (PDF): Post it in your neighbourhood to encourage others to participate.
How should I prepare for this event?
Don't forget to wear appropriate clothing for the day such as gloves, boots and perhaps a hat. Items such as bug repellant, bottled water, sunscreen and a pail for sharp objects can be useful.
What do I do with recyclables collected with the litter?
If possible, the City encourages you to put any recyclables collected in their institutional or residential recycling containers/carts/bins.
The City of Toronto Solid Waste Management Collection staff does not collect any of the items listed in Schedule C TO Ch 844 Prohibited Waste of the Toronto Municipal Code.
Looking for more ways to reduce waste and do your part?
Check out the City's Community Environment Days. The 2012 season runs from April to October. Watch for your local neighbourhood event.
Clean Toronto Together. It's up to all of us!
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