
Roadside Cleanup
Local groups will be cleaning roadsides between the end of April and June 30, 2022
The roadside cleanup program is an opportunity for local, non-profit organizations to raise funds for their programs by cleaning up the roadsides, ditches, and hamlets across the County each spring.
Apply
An online application form is available on February 1 each year. The application deadline is typically at the end of March, while the cleanup itself typically begins in early May. Subscribe to page updates below to be notified of program updates.
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Preparing for and completing your Cleanup
To prepare for and complete your cleanup, you must do the following:
- Two weeks before: complete the online Checklist to Prepare for Roadside Cleanup
- 24-48 hours before: go to the Clairmont Centre for Recycling & Waste Management during business hours to pick up required supplies, including high-visibility vests, signs, gloves, and bags
- The day of: complete the online Checklist on the Day of Cleanup
- Review the Cleanup Safety Plan below
- Upload photos of your cleanup day
- Return all borrowed supplies to the Clairmont Centre for Recycling & Waste Management
Cleanup Safety Plan |
Requirements
The County's Health and Safety Policy (L15) communicates that volunteers performing services for the County are responsible for the following:
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act all volunteers have the right to know about the things that can cause them harm, the right to participate in health and safety activities, and the right to refuse to do unsafe activities or tasks. If you feel that something is unsafe, please notify the County immediately. Common hazards associated with the Roadside Cleanup include:
Review of the County's safe cleanup procedures prior to your event are intended to reduce incident from exposure to these hazards. Safe Cleanup ProceduresThese procedures provide you with the information you need to instruct your group’s participants to safely and efficiently clean road ditches. Take your time and go over each item thoroughly.
Shuttle Vehicle Safety ProceduresAnother important aspect of the Roadside Cleanup is the safety rules and procedures for the operation of shuttle vehicles and the participants using these vehicles. These rules and procedures are there for the safety of your group members and the motoring public.
Special ProceduresBridge Crossing Procedures
Railway Tracks Crossing Procedure
ReviewBriefly review the major points of the training session touching on:
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Upcoming Cleanups
Crews will be out collecting litter along County roadsides:
- May 16 - Hamlet of Hythe (Zone 46)
- May 18 - Resources Road from Wedgewood to Weyerhaeuser Mill (Zone 29)
- May 19 - Township Road 712 from 79 Street (Maple Ridge) to Range Road 51 (Zone 18)
- May 20 - Westmount North and South Industrial Parks (Zone 11); Range Road 125 south of Highway 43 (Zone 43)
- May 21 - Althen Corner and Highway 43 Industrial Park (Zone 10); Range Road 82 south of Highway 43 to Pipestone Park (Zone 17); Range Road 51 south to Township Road 712 and Range Roads 52, 53 all south of Township Road 724 (Zone 24); Demmitt Transfer Station (Zone 37)
Follow us on Social Media and check the interactive map below for details on future Roadside Cleanup dates.
2022 Cleanup Zone Maps
You can learn about the cleanup zones by either using the interactive map or downloading and printing the maps. For the interactive map, click the coloured sections of road for cleanup locations and dates.
2022 Roadside Cleanup Printable/Downloadable Maps |
Printable and downloadable zone maps can be found in the gallery below. |