Halton Hills Is Ready For Its Annual Spring Cleaning

Halton Hills is once again preparing for its annual spring cleaning. Two events are organized annually by the Litter Free Halton Hills Task Force to mobilize volunteers for a massive litter pick-up throughout the town. The Halton Hills 20 Minute Makeover is scheduled for Friday April 17th and the Community Clean Up is on Saturday April 18th.

Halton Hills 20 Minute Makeover – Friday April 17th

The 20 Minute Makeover mobilizes businesses, institutions and schools on the theory that many hands make short work. This popular event has been very effective in cleaning up numerous areas around town in a very short time. Last year 100% of Halton Hills schools participated resulting in a clean up of all our school grounds by our students.

“Although no one wants to come out and clean up someone else’s litter, those who do are really hometown heroes in my eyes. I would just encourage more people to lend a hand and keep our town beautiful as it can be” said Councillor Jane Fogal

“We really appreciate all the students, neighbours, and groups who come out and help clean up our town. These volunteers have saved the taxpayers a lot of dollars by coming out and cleaning. It’s too bad that there are people out there who still think littering is an acceptable act. Maybe one day they will get it” said Mayor Rick Bonnette.

The Chamber of Commerce is fully supportive of the business community stepping up to the challenge and assists in promoting this event with its membership.

“We hope that business owners will see the benefits of participating. Even one or two people going out for 20 minutes to quickly tidy up makes a business look more appealing and helps the town overall” said Helen MacCormack, Chamber of Commerce President-elect.

Local McDonald’s Restaurant owner Tim O’Connor is throwing his support behind the clean up efforts and is making bags and gloves for the Makeover available at all Halton Hills McDonald’s locations.

Free bags and gloves are also available from the Town. Please contact the Infrastructure Services- Public Works Division for litter pickup.

Participating businesses and schools are asked to register with Infrastructure Services-Public Works Division so that we can acknowledge your efforts and measure our success. Please call (905) 873 2601 ext 2610.

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