 
WHAT IS SPRING
UP TO CLEAN UP?
Spring-Up to Clean Up is a community-wide campaign funded by the City of Thunder Bay and delivered by EcoSuperior to help keep our City clean
and beautiful.
In May 1996, Elizabeth DeBakker, a 10 year-old student at École Gron
Morgon School, addressed Thunder Bay’s City Council expressing her concern
over debris found in city parks. As a result of this deputation City
Council passed a resolution requesting the development of a municipal clean
up program. A steering committee was established to develop an action plan
to accomplish the goals of Ms. DeBakker.
As a result, citizens all across Thunder Bay participated in our first ever
community-wide clean up. The 1997 campaign was a success with sixty-five
areas of the city cleaned up throughout the month of May by almost 5,000
participants. These numbers have increased over the years to as many as
11,000 volunteers cleaning up over 150 areas of the City.
Once again, scouting groups, schools, businesses, community groups, and
other interested citizens are invited to take action and participate in
cleaning up a park, school ground, neighborhood, recreation trail, or
waterfront during this campaign. We are encouraging groups with an existing
clean up program or any groups who wish to coordinate a new program, to
schedule their clean up during May, 2008. Each group will tailor design their
own clean up and will be provided with support where needed.
To promote environmental stewardship and responsibility, participants are
encouraged to ‘check it out before they throw it out’. Recycling, reusing,
composting and the proper disposal of hazardous wastes will be highlighted
during the May clean up month.
AS A REGISTERED GROUP YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Spring-up to Clean-up Garbage Bags, Recycling Bags
- Waived Tipping Fees at the John Street Landfill
- Latex Gloves, if needed
- Public Recognition
- Draw Tickets and Prizes
To get involved, you can register your
clean-up online, or you can download the form and fax your
entry to 622-0005, drop it off at our office, or phone Karen at 624-2148.
Tips for a Green and Safe Clean-Up
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