Community Cleanup Events

You’re invited to connect and make a difference at our fun, community-spirited neighbourhood cleanups! Meet like-minded people in your community, enjoy time outdoors, try new things and make an impact locally. 

In partnership with Green Teams of Canada’s Lower Mainland Green Team, we have 5 summer cleanups scheduled in each quadrant of Burnaby- see below for dates, meeting locations and registration. 

All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Gloves, safety vests, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Participants will be split into groups of 10-20 people and will be led along cleanup routes by a designated leader.

For details about where to meet, what to expect, bring and wear for each activity, please see the registration links below.
 

Schedule: 

2023 impacts

Last year, 464 people joined us at 5 litter cleanups and contributed 1,375 hours to removing 924 pounds of litter (as heavy as a horse!) from areas across Burnaby. We estimate our volunteers cleaned up over 47,000 pieces of litter! Join us to be part of this momentum, connect with others, be inspired and make a difference in your community.

Read summaries of and see photos from these activities on Green Teams of Canada's website:

• May 27, 2023 at Ron McLean Park
• June 24, 2023 at Cameron Recreation Complex
• July 29, 2023 at Bonsor Recreation Complex
• August 26, 2023 at Edmonds Community Centre
• September 30, 2023 at Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre

Want to clean up litter in your neighbourhood?

Learn more about the City's Adopt-a-Street Program and be a litter champion in your community! Inspire others in your neighbourhood to step up and help out. We all have a role to play in keeping Burnaby clean, healthy and resilient.

Have questions?

For questions about how to sign up or details about these activities, please contact Zac Der, Environmental Services Officer at [email protected]

For general inquiries, please contact our solid waste and recycling division at 604-294-7972.