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Annual London Clean and Green campaign kicks off 28th yearFirst launched in 1996, the focus of the campaign is litter prevention and clean-ups across the city, including a large community-wide clean-up event on Earth Day.EnvironmentApr 11, 2023
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Litterbugs beware: HRM to tackle rubbish problem with help from appThe Litterati app allows users to photograph and tag litter. App users can geotag their location to help create a map of litterbug hotspots in the area.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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City of Winnipeg and community groups prepare for late spring cleaningWinnipeg's annual spring clean-up will be starting a little late this year, thanks to a late dump of snow in and around the city, but preparations are under way.CanadaApr 10, 2022
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Regina city councillor proposes tougher enforcement of Community Standards BylawWard 6 Councillor Dan LeBlanc says he's heard frequent complaints from residents about the amount of litter in their yards as well in alleyways and vacant lots.CanadaApr 5, 2021
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‘There needs to be consequences’: Tofino slapping beach scofflaws with $200 fines"It's really disturbing to see the way some people are choosing to leave behind the evidence of their presence here," said Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne.NewsAug 23, 2020
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Neighbours voice concerns about parking, littering near Shuswap River floatThe parking situation, particularly during busy summer weekends, can be overflowing.CanadaAug 6, 2020
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Powerful winds toss recycling bins into Lethbridge streetsCity officials say they’re aware of the issue, and ask that residents take extra precautions with how they position and handle recycle and household waste carts.WeatherDec 17, 2019
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Man forced to drag fridge out of ravine after he tried to dump itThe appliance store employee was also fired and fined 45,000 euros for dumping large objects down a cliff in Spain.TrendingAug 6, 2019
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‘It’s pretty remarkable’: Volunteers pitch in to clean up the Don ValleyFor a second year, the "Don’t Mess With the Don" program called on volunteers to help reverse the damage done by years of illegal dumping.EnvironmentApr 27, 2019
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With a million recyclable bottles ‘lost’ daily in B.C., would higher deposits help?B.C. has a 5-cent minimum deposit rate, far below other provinces and countries around the world.EnvironmentApr 26, 2019
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