Tips to reduce litter

Please do your part to prevent litter in our City: 

• Reduce and reuse as much as you can before you recycle. 

• Use returnable, reusable or refillable drink containers or bring your own cup. 

• Use a litter bag in your vehicle. 

• Always put your trash in a proper container. If one is not available, hold on to your garbage until you find one.

• Put your garbage out for collection as close to pickup time as possible and secure items in your recycling Blue Boxes.

• Support community cleanups, recycling programs, legislation and other efforts to reduce litter.

• Get the support of your neighbourhood. Successful litter control must be a continuous, ongoing effort, which involves the entire community - from youth to seniors, business, community groups and the media. Organize a committee to develop a plan of action.

• Set a good example. Don't litter and begin to take pride in keeping your community clean while informing others about the detriments of littering.