As part of the Town of Pelham’s ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ program, recreation, culture, and wellness staff invite residents to help keep Pelham beautiful and participate in Pitch in Week.

Pitch in Week is a week-long community cleanup program that helps keep public places in Pelham neighbourhoods clean and safe for everyone. This program provides all the tools needed to run a cleanup, including gloves, masks, recycling bags, and specially marked garbage bags.

“In the past year, with the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, it might be the longest period many of us have spent in and around our neighbourhoods and parks,” said Jodi Shishkov, culture and community enhancement programmer. “As we enter another lockdown, Pitch in Week is a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy your surroundings, and clean up areas needing extra attention. On top of that, it makes you feel good about connecting with your community.”

Residents wanting to host a cleanup event on Town property during the week of April 18 – 24 can choose sites such as parks, trails, streets, or parking lots. To help assist with safety precautions, households are asked to organize in small groups within their immediate household.

Registration is required, and supplies are available for curbside pickup at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill.

For more information, including how to register, COVID-19 safety tips, and more, visit: www.pelham.ca/cleanup