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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOPD-007-13 Clarington REPORT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: March 18, 2013 Resolution#: By-law#: Report#: OPD-007-13 File#: Subject: PITCH IN WEEK 2013 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report OPD-007-13 be received for information. Submitted by: Reviewed by: Fred , th, Franklin Wu, D' tgr;of Operations Chief Administrative Officer FH/sh March 8, 2013 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: OPD-007-13 PAGE 2 1.0 Operation Clean Sweep 1.1 April 21 to 27, 2013 is PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK. PITCH-IN CANADA started in 1967 when a group of citizens in British Columbia decided to hold a clean up event in Victoria. This program has grown to the largest environmental improvement campaign in Canada. Pitch- TM In activities such as cleaning up litter and garbage from urban, rural and wilderness areas help to foster civic WWW.pitch-in.ca pride in our community. 2.0 2013 Events 2.1 Free Compost Clarington will host the Durham Region's annual Spring Compost Event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8 am to noon. Residents will be able to "trade" a non-perishable donation to a local food bank for free compost. In 2012, despite less than perfect weather, 500 cars attended the compost event. This event will be located at the Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline Road in Bowmanville. Those wishing to participate should bring containers — maximum 3 — and a shovel. Participants will be required to fill their own containers with the fresh compost. Durham Region staff will be on hand to facilitate the exchange of damaged blue boxes and green bins for new. 2.2 Pitch In Week Individuals and groups are encouraged to register their Pitch In Week activities by contacting the Operations Department. They will be asked when and where they plan to take action or staff can provide suggestions for locations that require clean up. Although Pitch In Week is April 21 to 27, activities are not limited to this time. Participants are encouraged to register and "pitch-in" throughout the year. Garbage and recycle bags will be available to participants before their stated day of Clean-Up. Arrangements will be made to pick up bags of trash/recyclables once they are collected by area residents and community groups. 2.3 Earth Day Super Clean Up To kick-off Pitch-In Week 2013 the Rotary "2"d Annual Earth Day Super Clean Up" will take place Friday, April 19, 2013. Operations Department will again partner with the Rotary Club of Bowmanville to facilitate this year's Pitch In Week activities. The Rotary Club of Bowmanville and the Rotary Club of Courtice have REPORT NO.: OPD-007-13 PAGE 3 worked together to create an event that will help foster environmental responsibility and civic pride in area youth. Students will participate by doing a "Clean Sweep!of the areas surrounding their school and community. The Municipality will supply gloves, safety vests, garbage and recycle bags for the event. Staff will work closely with Rotary representatives to ensure that safety is a priority for all locations. To date the following schools have confirmed their participation and more schools are expected to join: • Courtice S.S. • Rotrac (University Students-Junior Rotarians) • Clarington Central • Bowmanville High • Durham Christian • Clarke High After completion of clean up students will again this year gather at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreational facility. This year students will be provided with a BBQ lunch thanks to the generosity of Enbridge who will be on hand with their Community Events Team to help us kick off Pitch In Week! Schools will be presented with a certificate of thanks by Mayor Foster. Educational displays will be set up for students to view and ask questions. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA), Crime Stoppers, Scouts Canada and Veridian have confirmed their displays. It is anticipated that more displays will be confirmed as we get closer to event date. 2.4 Participation Letters will be sent to all previous Pitch-In participants inviting them to be involved in the 2013 campaign. It is anticipated that participants will start registering with staff in the next few weeks. Posters promoting Pitch-In Week in Clarington (attachment 1) with contact information for those wishing to participate will be hung in municipal facilities. REPORT NO.: OPD-007-13 PAGE 4 Schools can use Pitch-In activities as teaching tools or part of environmental group activities. Parks and fields adjacent to schools are perfect locations to have younger children pitch in and learn about the world around us. Groups from churches, sports teams, special interest groups or groups of friends or a family can participate. It's as simple as deciding you want to Pitch-In! 2.5 Best Practices Workshop — Invasive Plants Wednesday, May 1, 2013 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council will be hosting a workshop on recently developed Best Management Practices for Clean Equipment. The workshop will be held at the Darlington Nuclear Information Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The workshop will provide information on the steps to take to prevent the unintentional introduction of invasive species from equipment. 2.6 E-Waste Event Saturday, October 5, 2013 Clarington hosts the Regions E-Waste Event. All unwanted electronic equipment is classified as electronic waste (e-waste). Many electronic products contain materials such as lead, mercury and other hazardous materials that pose ' environmental impacts when disposed of improperly. The 2012 event resulted in 10 tonnes of a-waste being collected in Clarington. 2.7 Hazardous Household Waste Residents will be invited to drop off their HHW and E-Waste free of charge on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The waste collected at this event will be recycled or disposed of in an s environmentally safe and responsible way. 11 tonnes of F HHW was collected during the October 2012 waste event. REPORT NO.: OPD-007-13 PAGE 5 3.0 CONCLUSION Pitch-In Week is a chance for whole communities to work towards a common goal to help beautify and sustain our environment. Participation in Pitch-In events is open, even encouraged, for everyone. If we want to improve our neighbourhoods, community and natural environment we have to start by showing that we care and are willing to get our hands dirty to prove it. Come on Clarington! Show your civic pride! PITCH-IN! The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington V Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Susan Hajnik, Operations Technician Attachments: Attachment 1 - Pitch-In Canada Clarington Events ATTACHMENT 1 To Report OPD-007-13 Pitchmin Canada go clarillotalm Eviin Is April 19, 2013 ROTARY 2ND ANNUAL SUPER CLEAN UP The Municipality of Clarington and Enbridge Gas will sponsor the 2nd Annual Rotary Club Super Clean Up! The Rotary Clubs of Bowmanville and Courtice coordinate this event for area students to "Pitch In" and clean up areas around their schools and neighbourhoods. A gathering at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex to enjoy a BBQ, entertainment and educational displays to provide students and the general public with environmental innovations and concerns to cap off the festivities. April 20, 2013 FREE COMPOST EVENT! Clarington will host the Durham Region's annual Spring Compost Event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8 am to noon. Residents will be able to "trade" a non-perishable donation to a local food bank for free compost. Residents will need to Bring you're their own shovel. Limit of 3 containers of compost per car. Blue Box, Green Bin & Backyard Composter Sale and Free Compost Do you need another blue box? Is your blue box or composter broken? Bring your broken blue box or green bin and have it replaced for a new one free. (sponsored by Region of Durham) Any timeH CLARINGTON RESIDENTS PITCH-IN A Residents are invited to create their own "Pitch-In" event. Any resident, service • group, neighbourhood or family wishing to participate is invited to register their CLEAN SWEEP! with the Municipality. Simply call the Operations Department at 905-263-2291 ext 527 and let us know when and where you plan to participate!! Garbage bags will be available. D Sponsored by i 07_jw,�) Ciff �EAIRR§DrwE jo-011 5.7 tiig ee ay .