City of Lloydminster kicks off Community Cleanup with two spring events

Lloydminster, AB/SK— Residents and businesses are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Lloydminster’s annual Community Cleanup, which features two seasonal initiatives: Pitch-In Week, presented by Mary Brown’s, and the Household Recycling Roundup, presented by Alberta Recycling Management Authority.

Pitch-In Week - Presented by Mary Brown’s
April 28 to May 4

The City of Lloydminster is calling on residents to participate in the annual Pitch-In Week, presented by Mary Brown’s to help beautify the community this spring. Whether sweeping sidewalks, picking up litter during a walk, or tidying up your yard, your efforts are appreciated—even small actions can make a big difference.
Pitch-In Kits

To help residents get started, the City is offering free Pitch-In Kits. Kits must be reserved by April 18 at Lloydminster.ca/CommunityCleanup. Once reserved, kits can be picked up between April 21 and 25 at the Operations Centre at 6623 52 Street. A limited number of extra kits will also be available for walk-ins.

Each kit includes:

• Safety orientation and sharps protocol
• Garbage bags and nitrile gloves
• Sharps kit (container and tongs)
• Colouring contest pages and crayons for kids
• A small token of appreciation

Youth Art and Colouring Contest

Children and youth are also invited to get creative and share their vision for a clean community. Activity sheets are available at City Hall, the Lloydminster Public Library (LloydMall), the Operations Centre, or at Lloydminster.ca/CommunityCleanup.

• Ages 4-8: Complete a colouring activity
• Ages 9-16: Submit original artwork showcasing their favourite way to pitch-in

Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on May 5, either by dropping them off at City Hall (4420 50 Avenue) or emailing yourvoice@lloydminster.ca.

Winners will be chosen by public vote on the City’s social media channels from May 7 to 9. In the case of a tie, the City will select the final winner. Artwork will be displayed in the Lloydminster Public Library following the voting period.

Household Recycling Roundup - Presented by Alberta Recycling Management Authority
Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lloydminster Exhibition — South parking lot

Organized by the Lloydminster Household Hazardous Waste Roundup Committee in partnership with the City of Lloydminster, the RM of Britannia #502 and RM of Wilton #472, and the Town of Lashburn, the Household Recycling Roundup provides a free and environmentally safe way for residents to dispose of household hazardous materials.

Accepted items include: 

• Aerosols cans
• Antifreeze
• Batteries (wet and dry; must be taped)
• Cellphones
• Cleaning products and solvents
• Drugs and pills
• Fertilizers
• Laptops and notebooks
• Medications
• Metal
• Monitors and printers
• Paint and paint containers
• Pesticides and weed killers
• Propane tanks
• Sharps (in a puncture-proof container)
• Tires (not permitted for pickup)
• Toxic products
• TVs
• Used oils
• Used oil filters
• Various household electronics

Items must be in household quantities. Please bag any leaky or damaged containers. Instructions for taping battery terminals will be available online at Lloydminster.ca/CommunityCleanup. 

Free curbside pickup is available for residents who are unable to attend in person. To schedule a pickup, call 306-821-7257 before 6 p.m. on May 2. Items must be properly contained and ready for collection.

After dropping off your materials, visit the family area and enjoy a charitable barbecue, with proceeds supporting LABIS (Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society).