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Home My WebLink AboutOPD-002-14 Clar*wn REPORT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: March 31, 2014 Resolution#: 1 ° 1y-1 °By-law#: Report#: OPD-002-14 File#: Subject: PITCH IN WEEK 2014 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report OPD-002-14 be received for information. Submitted by: Reviewed by: Fr Ho vat h, Franklin Wu, Direct6 of Operations Chief Administrative Officer FH/sh March 4, 2014 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: OPD-002-14 PAGE 2 1.0 Operation Clean Sweep 1.1 April 20 to 26, 2014 is PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK. PITCH-IN CANADA started in 1967 when a group of La'tau 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 2014 Events 2.1 Free Compost Clarington will host the Durham Region's annual Spring Compost Event on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8 am to noon. Residents will be able to "trade" a non-perishable donation to a local food bank for free compost. In 2013 over 350 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 20 to 26, 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 2014 the Rotary "Ycl Annual Earth Day Super Clean Up" will take place Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Operations Department will again partner with the Rotary Club of Bowmanville to facilitate this year's Earth Day Clean Up activities. The Rotary Club of Bowmanville and the Rotary Club of Courtice have worked together to create an event that will help foster environmental responsibility and civic pride in area youth. REPORT NO.: OPD-002-14 PAGE 3 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. Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA), Crime Stoppers, Scouts Canada and Durham Region Waste 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 2014 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 posted in municipal facilities. 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! REPORT NO.: OPD-002-14 PAGE 4 2.5 Hazardous Household Waste and E-Waste Event Saturday, October 4, 2014 Clarington hosts the Durham Region for a combined Hazardous Household and E-Waste Event. Residents will be invited to drop �~ off their HHW and E-Waste free of charge. The waste collected at this event will be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally safe and responsible way. t 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 2013 event resulted in 4.09 tonnes of a-waste being collected in Clarington. Hazardous waste include items with the following warning words: Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Corrosive on the label. Or by the following symbols: is / br � �f l41I'Y 2.68 tonnes of HHW was collected during the 2013 waste event. REPORT NO.: OP®-002-14 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 Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Susan Hajnik, Operations Technician ATTACKIIEN T#P TOE Potchmin REPORT#1 a elar�lnvton EVIRRIS April 23, 2014 ROTARY 2ND ANNUAL SUPER CLEAN UP The Municipality of Clarington and Enbridge Gas will sponsor the 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 26, 2014 FREE COMPOST EVENT! Clarington will host the Durham Region's annual Spring Compost Event on Saturday, April 26, 2014 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 time!! ALL CLARINGTON RESIDENTS PITCH-IN STARTS Residents are invited to create their own "Pitch-In" event. Any resident, service WITH YOU! group, neighbourhood or family wishing to participate is invited to register their CLEAN SWEEP! with the Municipality. Simply call the Operations Department at C�w 905-263-2291 ext 527 and let us know when and where you plan to participate!!Garbage bags will be available. 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