Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from April 15 to May 31, with registration opening on Friday, March 27.
Year after year, Stittsville continues to show incredible community spirit. For the fourth consecutive year, our goal is to once again lead the city with the highest number of registered cleanup projects, building on the momentum created by our dedicated volunteers.
Last fall, Stittsville’s cleanup efforts were recognized internationally by UN Habitat, highlighting the impact of community‑led environmental action. This recognition belongs to every resident who has taken part, and we are excited to carry this energy into the 2026 spring campaign.
What’s new this year: This year’s campaign introduces new ways to celebrate participation, creativity, and community pride, while continuing to grow our collective impact across Stittsville. New initiatives include the Stittsville Clean Champions Awards, a Youth Art Showcase, and continued opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours through cleanup projects.
Stittsville Clean Champions Awards
We are excited to introduce the Stittsville Clean Champions Awards, which recognizes the dedication, creativity, and impact of volunteers throughout the campaign. The awards will celebrate a range of contributions, including the largest volunteer group, best group photo, most creative team name, youngest volunteer team, oldest volunteer team or individual, best school participation, and the greatest transformation demonstrated through before and after photos.
Youth Stittsville Art Showcase: Our Clean Community
The Youth Stittsville Art Showcase invites kids and youth to share what a clean, healthy, and caring community means to them through art. Artwork inspired by parks, nature, community pride, teamwork, and environmental stewardship will be featured in a temporary outdoor exhibition along the Trans Canada Trail, with dates and location to be confirmed.
This project offers a simple and meaningful way for young residents to take part in Cleaning the Capital, share their voices, and build community pride in Stittsville. Open to all kids and youth in Stittsville. More details coming soon!
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Students earn volunteer hours: Students looking to complete their community involvement hours are encouraged to organize or join a cleanup project with friends or family. Cleaning the Capital is a great way to give back, earn volunteer hours, and make a positive impact in your neighbourhood. Learn more about student volunteer hours through the Cleaning the Capital program here.
A great opportunity to get involved: Cleaning the Capital is a meaningful way to strengthen our sense of community, show pride in our neighbourhoods, and help keep parks, trails, and green spaces clean and welcoming. It is a fun and impactful activity for neighbours, families, schools, friends, and workplaces.
Help us cover each green space: Before registering your cleanup project, please review the interactive cleanup map to see which locations are already registered. Choosing an available spot helps ensure that at least one group is registered for every park and green space in Stittsville, allowing us to spread cleanup efforts across the community.
Share your impact: Participants are encouraged to take photos and share their cleanup stories throughout the campaign. Group photos, before‑and‑after images, and action shots help celebrate volunteer efforts and inspire others to get involved. Send photos and stories to Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca.
Please tag #CleaningTheCapital, #OttCity, and #StittsvilleCleanup when sharing.
Register your clean-up event
Registration opens on Friday, March 27. Choose a cleanup location and register your project at ottawa.ca/clean. Please check the interactive map before registering to avoid duplicate locations.
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 between April 2 and 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
- March 27, 2026: Registration opens
- April 2 – May 15, 2026: Cleanup kits available for pickup
- April 15 – May 31, 2026: Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign
- April 22, 2026: Earth Day
- May 4, 2026: Registration closes
- June 15, 2026: Deadline to submit cleanup reports
Contact us
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.