Vaughan’s 20-Minute Makeover IS ON!

Join to help clean up now through April 28

The City of Vaughan’s popular 20-Minute Makeover event begins today – join in to help keep Vaughan clean and beautiful! This year’s community cleanup is running until Sunday, April 28. 

Participants will head outside throughout the week to spring clean their neighbourhoods – including local school yards, parks, trails, greenspaces, backyards, boulevards and even around Canada Post mailboxes – for 20 minutes. This is less time than it takes to watch a television show, wait for a food delivery or listen to a podcast. 

Didn’t register but want to take part? You still can! Email environment@vaughan.ca with your name, the location you’ll be cleaning and the time you plan on going.

To everyone participating, remember to: 

• not pick up any litter you feel uncomfortable handling or dangerous items, including syringes, broken glass and medical waste.

• avoid sick or dead wild birds or other wildlife, as they may be infected with diseases that can spread to humans. Pets should also be kept away from sick or dead wildlife and be kept on leashes. You can report dead or injured wildlife to Vaughan Animal Services at 905-832-2281 or animal.services@vaughan.ca and staff will respond. Please do not touch the wildlife. 

• stay mentally alert; only collect litter from safe areas and be mindful of traffic.

• avoid ravines, streams, rivers, stormwater ponds and other bodies of water. 

• wear appropriate protective clothing depending on the weather, including boots, rain jackets, hats and sunscreen.

• avoid over-exertion and take breaks when needed.

• make note of what types of items you are picking up and the number of bags filled so you can report on what was collected afterward.

• post a photo of your cleanup on social media using the hashtag #Vaughan20MM.

Please leave all your collected litter beside a City garbage bin within the park or greenspace. Ensure garbage bags are clearly labelled “20-Minute Makeover” so City crews know to collect them. Do not leave garbage bags in fields, playgrounds or anywhere other than directly beside a City-owned garbage bin, unless otherwise approved in advance by the City.

Thank you to this year’s generous corporate donors for their in-kind contributions: Ronco and Glad Canada. 

To learn more about this year’s event, visit vaughan.ca/20MinuteMakeover.

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