Littering

• New nuisance bylaw means stiffer fines for littering in Saint John

  Saint John has changed its littering fines in an attempt to crack down on nuisance behaviour.

  Canada

  Apr 28
  
• Annual London Clean and Green campaign kicks off 28th year

  First 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.

  Environment

  Apr 11, 2023
  
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• Litterbugs beware: HRM to tackle rubbish problem with help from app

  The 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.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
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• City of Winnipeg and community groups prepare for late spring cleaning

  Winnipeg'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.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2022
• Regina city councillor proposes tougher enforcement of Community Standards Bylaw

  Ward 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.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
• ‘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.

  News

  Aug 23, 2020
• Neighbours voice concerns about parking, littering near Shuswap River float

  The parking situation, particularly during busy summer weekends, can be overflowing.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Powerful winds toss recycling bins into Lethbridge streets

  City 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.

  Weather

  Dec 17, 2019
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• Man forced to drag fridge out of ravine after he tried to dump it

  The appliance store employee was also fired and fined 45,000 euros for dumping large objects down a cliff in Spain.

  Trending

  Aug 6, 2019
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• ‘It’s pretty remarkable’: Volunteers pitch in to clean up the Don Valley

  For 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.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2019