Clean Up Langley Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in Clean Up Langley Day 2022! Stay tuned for information on next year's event. To learn more about adopting a street, park, trail, or creek, visit tol.ca/adopt.
Join the Township of Langley as we show our streets, parks and trails a little love by pitching in to collect litter discarded in public spaces! For this event, families, individuals, businesses and community groups are invited to help keep the Township beautiful by taking part in Clean Up Langley Day, held annually.
Participants can choose to work in a specific neighbourhood or park, and all necessary supplies—including gloves, safety vests, garbage pickers and garbage bags—will be provided by the Township to those who register in advance.
Cleanups can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, and are a great opportunity to make a difference, get to know your neighbours and beautify your community at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register? |
Registration is easy! When event registration is live, you can signup through our online form. You have the option to choose to join an existing cleanup, work alone, or host a cleanup for others to join. |
How do I pick a cleanup location? |
Join existing cleanups happening around the Township or start a new one! If you want to host or conduct your own, look around your neighbourhood to see where you might want to start. Is there a street, park, trail or creek that could benefit from a little elbow grease? If so, rally your neighbours and friends and bring it back to its original splendour. |
How do I dispose of the garbage we collect? |
Garbage can be disposed of in two ways:
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What supplies will be provided? |
For those who register in advance, the Township will provide:
In the days leading up to the event, hosts can pick up these supplies from the Township Civic Facility (20338 – 65 Avenue). Hosts are required to bring all the supplies back to the Civic Facility following the event (not including the bags of garbage). |
How long does a cleanup last? |
Cleanups can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. All groups should finish by 2pm. This will give the hauler time to collect the garbage. |
How will I gather other volunteers for my cleanup site? |
Leading up to the event, registrants can use Township posters, flyers and social media graphics to help recruit volunteers. |
Why host a cleanup? What does hosting involve? |
Hosting a cleanup is easier and more fun than you think! You get to spend quality outdoor time with your friends (and maybe even make some new ones), help nip litter in the bud and inspire others to take on cleanup initiatives regularly. As a host, you get to lead your team and organize your crew’s efforts. But don’t worry—we are here to help you along the way. Once we process your registration, we’ll post your organization’s name and cleanup location, inviting others to join your group. When volunteers sign up to join your cleanup crew, we’ll let you know. We’ll also ensure you have enough cleanup supplies, signage and provide you a list of who to expect on Clean Up Langley Day. On the day of the event, your hosting duties will include manning a welcome station for the volunteers joining your cleanup, handing out supplies, outlining safety guidelines and suggesting cleanup routes. You’ll also place all collected garbage at the designated pick-up spot at the end of the event. |
Do you have more questions about Clean Up Langley Day? Contact us by emailing adopt@tol.ca or giving us a call at 604-532-7300.
Guide to safe litter cleanup
Review these safety guidelines with volunteers prior to starting your cleanup.
Who is the contact and what is their role? |
Determine a representative from your group to be the contact person. The contact person is responsible for submitting all required documentation and serves as the liaison between the Township and any volunteers represented. The contact is also responsible for reminding volunteers to use good judgment and safe practice during clean up activities. The items in this guide should be discussed with the group prior to each clean up event. Remember: safety first! Under no circumstance is the welfare of a participant to be compromised during cleanup activities. |
COVID-19 Safety Precautions |
The following are general guidelines that may help reduce the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 while conducting a litter cleanup. Learn more about COVID-19 from the BC Centre for Disease Control and always follow the latest BC COVID-19 guidelines and Provincial Health Orders.
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General Safety Tips |
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Working on Streets |
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Emergencies |
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Safety checklist |
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Contact numbers
In the event of an emergency | 9-1-1 |
Needle pick up | 604-812-5277 |
To report an environmental spill | 1-800-663-3456 |
Adopt-a-Program information and sign requests | 604-532-7300 adopt@tol.ca |
Illegal dumping, hazardous waste pick up, and other Township inquiries | 604-532-7300 opsinfo@tol.ca |
How to handle different materials
Hazardous items (syringes, chemicals, roadkill) | Volunteers must not handle hazardous litter. Objects containing corrosive chemicals (e.g. car batteries) or objects that bio-hazard items – used condoms, diapers, gloves, face masks, tissues and wipes may carry harmful bacteria or disease (e.g. dead animals, syringes, etc.) should not be touched. Flag the location where items are found and report for pickup using the online Clean Up Report form or by calling the Township of Langley. |
Bio-hazard Items – Used condoms, diapers, gloves, face masks, tissues and wipes | Use picker tool provided to pick up and place in garbage bag. |
Broken glass and other sharp items | Dangerous refuse such as broken glass or other sharp objects must be handled carefully to avoid injury. Litter pickers are provided for this purpose. It is a good idea to designate one person to pick up dangerous items with a litter picker, especially if children work in your group. Put broken or sharp objects in a rigid container or wrap in paper before putting in the bag. |
Large and heavy items | Do not lift large or heavy items. Instead make note of the location and report for pickup using the online Clean Up Report form or by calling the Township of Langley. |
Recyclables | If clean (not full of dirt or liquid), recyclables such as bottles and cans can be separated and placed in the blue box or returned to a Recycling Depot for recycling. If the item is too dirty, it must be disposed of as garbage. |