The 2020 London Clean & Green program has been delayed until further notice. This announcement impacts the following events and activities in April:
- All organized cleanups.
- Business cleanups as part of the 20 Minute London Makeover.
- Volunteer community cleanups that occur across London as part of the Community-Wide Cleanup event.
- Group cleanups in Adopt-a-Park locations.
- Supply of gloves and bags from the City of London or London Clean & Green.
- Additional collection of litter, garbage and trash from cleanup events by the City of London.
“We know that Londoners have a deep commitment to keeping our community clean and green,” says London Mayor Ed Holder. “In these times, the most important thing every one of us can do is stay safe and stay well. We encourage everyone in our community to follow all the precautions, including when you’re disposing of waste and cleaning your homes and property.”
“The health and safety of our volunteers, partners, and the community is our top priority,” says Jay Stanford, Director - Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste at the City of London. “We look forward to re-launching our 25th year of London Clean & Green when it becomes clear it is safe to do so.”
This decision is based on the rules provided by the Province of Ontario such as the Closure of Outdoor Recreational Amenities and important healthcare advice about public gatherings from the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
In 1996, London Clean & Green originated as a single-day event aimed at gathering volunteers to clean up litter and graffiti in downtown London. Over the years, that event has grown into a citywide community project that includes hundreds of volunteers, and involves many community and business groups along with the City of London.