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Pitch-In Week, May 1-7

With spring underway, it’s time for the annual clean up after winter with the community mainstay called Pitch-In Week being held from May 1-7.

Presented by Mary Brown’s, residents are encouraged to sweep sidewalks, pick up litter, and complete other cleaning chores on their properties and nearby community spaces.

Colouring Contest

A new feature this year is a youth colouring contest. Children aged 4 to 8 who submit an art piece will be entered to win three prizes of up to $75, whereas youth aged 9 to 16 are eligible to win up to $100, according to the statement on the city’s website.

Household Hazardous Waste Round Up

The Household Hazardous Waste Round Up will be on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lloydminster Exhibition. A site layout is available online.

Household items being accepted:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries (wet and dry)
  • Cellphones
  • Cleaning products and solvents
  • Drugs and pills
  • Fertilizers
  • Laptops and notebooks
  • Medications
  • Metal
  • Monitors and printers
  • Paint (5 pails – 1 gallon only)
  • Pesticides and weed killers
  • Propane tanks
  • Sharps (in puncture-proof container)
  • Tires (regular size only)
  • Toxic products
  • TVs
  • Used oils
  • Use oil filters
  • Various household electronics

Residents needing free pick-up, may call 780-872-1136 before 6pm on Friday, May 5.

Safety Protocol

The city has a safety orientation especially for dealing with sharp objects detailed online.

The sponsors and planning committee will host a drop-in family-focused free event and charitable BBQ to wrap up. More details may be found on the city’s website.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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