Community Clean-up

BWG's Community Clean-up Week is back for the Spring! It's an opportunity for our community to come together and clear litter and debris from public spaces around town.

Date: Monday, October 6-Sunday, October 12, 2025

More Information

Residents will be able to pick-up 'Clean-up Kits' and clean-up in their own neighborhoods and at their chosen time during Community Clean-up Week.

What is included in a Clean-up Kit?

Clean-up Kits include:

2 garbage bags
2 pairs of gloves
hand sanitizer
clean-up instructions & safety tips

How do I get a Clean-up Kit?

Clean-up Kits will be available on a first come first served basis (no registration required). Pick-up will be at the BWG Leisure Centre (471 West Park Ave.), starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025, while supplies last.

Clean-up Kits are designed for 1 per household/family. If you are organizing a larger group clean-up, please contact events@townofbwg.com in advance.

Clean-up Instructions

Choose a public park, greenspace or trail in BWG to clean.
Protect yourself and others - please follow the safety tips listed below.
Place garbage in the coloured bags provided.
When you are finished, leave your garbage bags by the permanent garbage bins in the park where they can be picked up by Town staff.
Email events@townofbwg.com to let us know what area you cleaned and where you left your garbage bags.
High school students can earn up to 3 volunteer hours for participating in the cleanup. In your follow-up email after the cleanup, please indicate the first and last names of the students participating, as well as date, time and location. Volunteer forms may be emailed to events@townofbwg.com for approval.
We would love to see your before and after photos and videos. Please show us by tagging @townofBWG and use the hashtag #BWGCommunityCleanUp.

Safety Tips

You can clean at whatever time you choose during the week (April 21-27, 2025), please use your discretion when choosing a day, time and location to ensure your safety. Please do not go outside to clean in inclement weather such as thunder/lightning, high winds etc.
Please stay off private property.
Please avoid potential dangers such as railway tracks, rivers, river banks and road ways.
Please do not pick up dangerous objects such as broken glass, needles, sharp objects or dead animals. If you come across any of these items please leave them where you found them and email events@townofbwg.com with their location so they can be disposed of safely.
All children participating under the age of 12 should be supervised by an adult.
Ensure you wear gloves while picking up waste.
Avoiding touching your face at all times.
When you are finished cleaning, dispose of your gloves in the garbage bag provided and immediately wash or sanitize your hands. It would be a good idea to bring hand sanitizer with you and then wash your hands when you return home.