Clean up Langley Day

Thank you for joining Clean Up Langley Day on April 13, 2024.

The event brought together families, individuals, businesses, and community groups in the Township of Langley to help keep the Township litter-free.

Participants chose to work in a specific neighbourhood or park, and all necessary supplies—gloves, safety vests, garbage pickers, and garbage bags—were provided by the Township to those who registered in advance (by March 30, 2024).

Cleanups took anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, and are a great opportunity to make a difference, get to know your neighbours, and become environmental stewards of your community at the same time.

More information on future Clean up Langley Days will be available here when the next date is confirmed.

Registration

Registration for Clean Up Langley Day is now closed. You are still welcome and encouraged to host your own private clean up events, but we are no longer able to provide clean up supplies for those registering after the registration deadline, which was March 30, 2024.

Your safety is the number one priority. Learn more by reading our Guide to Safe Litter Clean Up before your cleanup. Remember: do not pick up any hazardous, sharp or heavy materials. Report the location of the materials for pick up through the online Clean Up Report.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Registration is now closed for the 2024 event to allow enough time for supplies to be organized and distributed for registered volunteers.

How do I dispose of the garbage we collect?

Garbage can be disposed of in three ways:

Pre-Register to Have Your Garbage Collected on Event Day: If you are hosting a cleanup and and are expecting to collect a lot of litter, place the garbage in a specific location after your cleanup. This location will have to be clearly indicated on your registration form. After the event, Sierra Waste will pick up the garbage if it is in the designated area (e.g., at the front of a park, end of a driveway, on the side of a road). Please ensure that the material is not blocking or impeding traffic or site lines.
Note: For this option, you will need to pre-determine where you will place the garbage and note this in your registration. Have the garbage ready for the hauler to pick up by 2pm.

Place at Curb on Collection Day: If you are conducting your own cleanup and you receive municipal garbage pick up, you can place small amounts outside with household garbage. Sierra Waste will pick up garbage from your cleanup if it is placed beside your garbage cart on collection day and in the appropriate clean up bag. For this option, be sure to place the garbage collected from the cleanup in the orange or yellow bags provided with the logo visible from the street.

Fill Out a Clean Up Report: If you do not receive municipal garbage collection OR if you forgot to request a pickup in your initial registration form, you can request a pickup by filling out an online Clean Up Report or by calling 604-532-7300. Make sure that the waste is left in one visible location by the road (not blocking or impeding traffic or site lines) and that it is all collected in the orange or yellow bags provided for the cleanup (with the logo visible from the street).

What supplies will be provided?

For those who register in advance (by March 30, 2024), the Township will provide:

Gloves
Safety Vests
Garbage Pickers
Program-specific garbage bags

In the days leading up to the event, hosts can arrange to pick up their supplies, which must be booked in advance. Hosts are also required to arrange for supplies to be dropped back following the event (not including bags of garbage, that should be disposed of appropriately).

How long does a cleanup last?

Cleanups can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. All groups must be finished by 2pm. This will give the hauler time to collect the garbage.

Why host a cleanup? What does hosting involve?

Hosting a cleanup is easy and fun! You get to spend quality time outdoors with your friends (and maybe even make some new ones), remove litter from your community, and inspire others to take initiative and clean up regularly.
As a host, you get to lead your team and organize your crew’s efforts. 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 operating a welcome station for the volunteers joining your cleanup, handing out supplies, outlining safety guidelines, and suggesting cleanup routes. You’ll also coordinate for all collected garbage to be placed 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.