"One of the strongest contributors to littering is the prevalence of existing litter."
-- (Keep America Beautiful, 2009 National Litter Research Findings and Recommendations)
Note: Spring Up 2010 is now over. Please join us again in 2011!
- Register Your Clean Up (Spring Up & 20 MM)
- Register Your Yard Sale
- History Of Spring Up To Clean Up
- 2010 Spring Up Participants
- Spring Up to Clean Up Sponsors
- 2010 Photo Gallery
- Photo Gallery from previous years
- Tips for a Safe and Green Clean-Up
- Frequentely Asked Questions (20 Minute Makeover)
Help Keep Thunder Bay Clean, Green And Beautiful
Spring is on its way and May is the month for Thunder Bay's annual community-wide Spring Up to Clean Up event. Last year close to 11,000 volunteers cleaned up 250 areas in and around the City, including 1,100 staff at 100 workplaces who took part in the 20-Minute Makeover launch event.
According to the 2009 Keep America Beautiful study noted above, involving individuals in clean-up activities can help to raise their awareness about litter as an issue, and to increase their commitment to prevent litter. This is our hope for the thousands of students who take part in Spring Up each year. Join them and thousands of other citizens who roll up their sleeves each spring to help beautify Thunder Bay.
Check out the links below for more information about the history of Spring Up, and to register your clean-up. Participating groups, businesses and individuals receive supplies, public recognition and a chance to win great prizes!
The 14th annual Spring Up to Clean Up takes place during the month of May and will be launched with the following events:
- April 30th, 2010 at 10am: 3rd annual 20-Minute Makeover for workplaces . Register your workplace by April 23rd for clean-up supplies, public recognition and treats sponsored by Tim Hortons (while supplies last).
- May 1st-2nd, 2010: Community Clean-Up Weekend . Get outside with your neighbours and clean up litter and debris in and around your yards, just in time for the curbside leaf and yard waste collection, and free tipping week (May 2-9).
- May 1st, 2010: Thunder Bay’s first Community Yard Sale Day . A great opportunity to clear out your closets and find some great deals! Register your yard sale with EcoSuperior by April 26th and we’ll help you advertise! (Rain date: May 2nd).
Spring Up to Clean Up is funded by the City of Thunder Bay and delivered by EcoSuperior. We would like to thank all Spring Up participants and the following sponsors and supporters for helping to make this event such a great success: Tim Hortons, Ontario Power Generation, Boston Pizza, Acklands-Grainger, Intercity Industrial Supply, Superior Safety, the Zero Waste Action Team, Litter Free Thunder Bay, Bill Martin’s Nurseryland and Thunder Bay Broom & Chemical.
Educational Resources for Teachers:
Page last updated on Friday, June 11, 2010
