On Earth Day, April 22, our community came together to take action through the Cleaning the Capital campaign. With the support of our office and the Rotary Club of Ottawa–Stittsville, more than 40 volunteers completed cleanups at two locations in W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park, as well as along Hazeldean Road and Carp Road.
Together, volunteers collected approximately 30 bags of garbage. This event took place during both Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, highlighting the importance of community involvement and collective responsibility. We were also pleased to see several community groups participating in the campaign during Earth Day activities and joining the campaign this year.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and effort to help keep our community clean and welcoming. Your contribution made a real difference. You can see more photos from the event below.
Cleaning the Capital registrations are open until May 4, and the campaign continues until May 31. We encourage residents to stay involved and help Stittsville lead once again!
Join in, participate, and be part of the change
✅ Register your cleanup event: Choose a cleanup location and register your project at ottawa.ca/clean. Please check the interactive map before registering to avoid duplicate locations.
💡Tip: When registering your cleanup event, please be sure to select the option “Allow to share information with your ward.” This allows our office to better support your cleanup, track participation across Stittsville, share updates, and highlight volunteer efforts throughout the campaign.
✅ Cleanup supplies: Registered participants will receive a free cleanup kit, including garbage bags and nitrile gloves. Cleanup kits will be available for pickup at participating City of Ottawa facilities until May 15.
✅ Proper waste disposal: Participants will receive instructions on proper waste disposal. Please note that Cleaning the Capital does not provide special curbside pickup for collected waste.
✅ Report your cleanup: After completing your cleanup, please submit your online cleanup report by June 15 using your registration code. Reporting helps track the impact of our collective efforts.
Key Dates
- April 2 – May 15, 2026: Cleanup kits available for pickup
- April 15 – May 31, 2026: Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign
- May 4, 2026:Registration closes
- June 15, 2026:Deadline to submit cleanup reports
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point during the campaign, please contact our office at 613‑580‑2476 or by email at Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca. For full campaign details, visit ottawa.ca/clean.
Photos by Marlova Martin, Mandy Hambly, and Aline Rezende
