KAWARTHA LAKES-Taking care of the environment and keeping our lakes and rivers clean is important to many residents of Kawartha Lakes.
Earth Week runs April 20 to 26 and Earth Day is Tuesday April 22, 2025.
The theme for Earth Day 2025 is, “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year’s theme invites everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Switching to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and water:
- Transforms the power situation into cleaner, sustainable and healthier options.
- Cuts greenhouse gas emissions and health risks associated with climate change, like heatwaves, flood and the spread of infectious diseases.
- Improves economic development and creates opportunities for communities.
Visit www.earthday.org to learn more and to find out how you can get involved!
Meanwhile, if you’re looking to make an impact closer to home in your own community, sign yourself or your group of friends and family up for a 20 Minute Community Clean-up in Kawartha Lakes:
20 Minute Community Clean-Ups
Get together with your neighbours, friends, community group, sports team or family to do a clean-up anytime during Earth Week (April 20 to 26). The municipality will provide clear garbage bags and gloves to participants. Groups or individuals planning a 20 Minute Community Clean-Up can register online or in person at any Municipal Service Centre.
Sign up for a 20 Minute Community Clean-Up
Deadline to register your clean-up is April 14, 2025.
The municipality will consult with each group to determine the best method of waste disposal. Tipping fees will be waived for any registered participant that chooses to dump their group’s collected garbage at one of our landfills.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact our Customer Service team at 705-324-9411, or email [email protected].
