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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOPD-004-18 Operations Department Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 26, 2018 Report Number: OPD-004-18 Resolution: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Pitch In Week and 2018 Waste Events Recommendation: 1. That Report OPD-004-18 be received for information. Municipality of Clarington OPD-004-18 Page 2 1. Background Pitch In Canada is a national non-profit organization founded in 1967 by several volunteers concerned about the proliferation of packaging and its effects on the land and marine environment. They recognized that personal action with assistance from but not dependent on governments and other stakeholders is needed to conserve, enhance and protect the environment and to reduce and reuse waste. 2. 2018 Pitch In Events This year Pitch In Week will run April 22nd to April 28th. The following details events currently planned within Clarington. 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 22nd to April 28th, 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. Report Overview Clarington will once again be joining a nationwide initiative April 22 – 28, 2018 - Pitch In Week. This report will detail planned events and how the community can get involved. Municipality of Clarington OPD-004-18 Page 3 Saturday, April 21st Operations Depot 42 will be the site of the Durham Region’s annual Free Compost Event from 8 am to noon. One of our local food banks will be on site and residents are encouraged to “trade” a non-perishable donation for free compost. In 2017, over 400 vehicles 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 about the size of a blue box – 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 a new one. 2.3 Community Clean Ups Firehouse Youth Group and Port of Newcastle SWNA-Bond Head Community Group are joining forces to again bring residents from all areas of Clarington together for their Annual Spring Clean up on Saturday, April 21. This event encompasses Bowmanville and Newcastle areas as residents are invited to clean up predetermined areas or call and register their own clean up. A Free BBQ, courtesy of Enbridge, is planned for all volunteers at the Municipal Square after the clean- up. John Howard Society, Fire House Youth, COVANTA and the Municipality of Clarington have partnered to help make this a successful event each year. Municipality of Clarington OPD-004-18 Page 4 The week of April 16 to 20, 2018 Durham Region will hold the first of two Curbside Battery Collection weeks. Residents are requested to use sealable transparent bags to participate in the curbside battery collection program. Orange labels with instructions on how to participate in the program are included in the annual waste management calendar. Residents can also download and print the label before inserting it inside their sealable transparent bag for collection. The bag should then be put out with your blue box recycling. Saturday, September 22nd from 8 am to noon, Clarington will again play host to Durham Region as they sponsor a joint HHW, E-Waste and Reuse Day event at Depot 42. 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. 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 Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Salvation Army Thrift Store. Only good-quality items, deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities, will be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents or disposed of at one of the Region’s waste management facilities (fees may apply). Municipality of Clarington OPD-004-18 Page 5 For more information on Reuse Days, including a list of acceptable items, please visit www.durham.ca/wasteevents or call 1-800-667-5671 3. Concurrence Not Applicable 4. 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 Week events is open, and encouraged, for everyone. Municipality of Clarington OPD-004-18 Page 6 5. Strategic Plan Application This initiative is in conformity with our Strategic Plan. The annual Pitch In campaign allows resident to become engaged in our community as well as enhancing access to our unique natural environment. Submitted by: Reviewed by: _________________________ Frederick J. Horvath Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B Director of Operations CAO Staff Contact: Susan Hajnik, Operations Technician, 905-263-2291 ext. 527 There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.