The City of Burlington is committed to maintaining a clean and safe community. By accumulating in our streets, parks, streams, ravines and countryside, litter harms the environment and can be a health hazard. When it is windy, waste placed at the curb-side for collection can get blown throughout the neighbourhood.
Sometimes litter is dumped intentionally. If you see someone dumping garbage on city property, please contact Service Burlington at 905-335-7777.
Participate in BurlingtonGreen's annual Community Clean Up!
Sponsored by the City and local partners, BurlingtonGreen hosts city-wide community clean up events from early spring through fall, inviting all sectors of the community to organize and register their own clean ups of local parks, school yards, natural areas and neighbourhoods. Free clean up supplies, activity instructions, prizes, and more contribute to this impactful opportunity which typically sees 10,000 participants each year! Additional event activities take place every April near Earth Day (April 22) and an annual Green Up tree planting event hosted with the City's Forestry team also invites community participation each spring. Learn more about how you can participate in these popular events to create a healthier, cleaner and greener Burlington.
Tips to reduce litter
Everyone can do their part to reduce litter and keep Burlington clean, including:
- Choosing reusable products instead of disposable ones
- Picking up litter when you see it and disposing of it
- Putting your garbage out for collection as close to pick-up time as possible
- Securing items in your blue bin
- Taking litter home with you if there is no opportunity to dispose of it