Celebrating Clean Up Langley Day in Langley Meadows

This year marks a special milestone for Clean Up Langley Day. What began as a growing community effort is now celebrating 15 years. On Saturday, April 18, residents across the Township will once again roll up their sleeves — including the dedicated volunteers in the Langley Meadows neighbourhood.

From 9am to 12pm, the Langley Meadows Community Association, one of the longest running neighbourhood associations in Langley, will host its annual community cleanup, welcoming residents of all ages to take part.

A community tradition

For Jory, Community Programmer with the Langley Meadows Community Association, Clean Up Langley Day is more than just an event — it’s a tradition.

Jory has lived in Langley Meadows for 14 years and has been actively involved in the community since moving in. She began volunteering when her second daughter, Sawyer, was born in 2017, helping with the Langley Meadows Community School breakfast club before becoming more involved with the Association. Her family has participated in Clean Up Langley Day for the past 10 years, and for the last four, she has helped organize the event on behalf of the Association.

“There is something special about coming together and taking ownership of where you live,” says Jory. “Langley Meadows is a beautiful community, and coming out together as a group to make it better feels really meaningful.”

How it works

The Langley Meadows community cleanup focuses on the Association’s catchment area — from 196 Street to 200 Street, and from 64 Avenue to 68 Avenue — serving a population of approximately 3,360 residents.

Participants are invited to sign up in advance with the Association, through the Township's webpage or simply show up on the day. Volunteers check in at Jory’s table — set up under the large tree outside the school, a spot she says signals the start of spring each year — and are assigned a 30-minute cleanup route. Many choose to tidy up the street they live on, while others grab a map and take on a nearby route.

“It’s amazing what can be accomplished when 20 people each take 30 minutes,” Jory explains. “It goes so much faster than one person trying to do it all day.”

Participation has grown steadily each year, with approximately 30 residents taking part last year — from young children to long-time neighbours.

Volunteers collect litter and return it to a designated area outside the school, where it is picked up free of charge by the Township’s contractor, Sierra Waste.

Building pride and responsibility

For families, the event is also an opportunity to teach important values.

“It teaches kids that it’s important to give some of your time to give back to your community,” says Jory. “And the kids love the litter pickers — they’re always a highlight. It sounds silly, but it makes the little ones excited to do their part.”

Beyond the fun, the day reinforces a sense of shared responsibility.

“We respect and take care of the things we love,” she says. “We can do small things on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to help keep our community clean.”

How you can help

You can help keep Langley beautiful – one 30-minute route at a time. Help care for your community by hosting a cleanup or joining one of the cleanups hosted throughout the Township on Saturday, April 18. Families, individuals, businesses, and community groups are invited to help keep the Township litter‑free.

Learn how you can participate at tol.ca/cleanup.