Environment Saved From 1980 kg of Litter, and over 210lbs of metal.

Have you noticed groups of volunteers wearing yellow vests around town, with litter pickers and garbage bags in hand, dutifully collecting the litter off Mission’s streets and green spaces this fall?

Saturday, October 22, marked the conclusion of Mission Adopt-A-Block’s Annual Fall Litter Clean-Up Event, where approximately 135 volunteers, from 8 non-profit organizations participated in a large community litter clean-up over four Saturdays, in September and October.

A total of 1980 kg of litter was collected from Mission’s green spaces, ditches, streams and roadsides, NOT including the recyclables collected, including glass, 210lbs of metal, cans, dry paper and bottles.

Everything from fast food litter items to 6 old tires was collected and properly disposed of. A many thanks to those individuals who came out this fall to improve the aesthetic beauty and environmental health of the community of Mission for us all to benefit.

A reminder to all non-profit groups that applications are now being accepted for Mission Adopt-A-Block’s Annual Spring Clean-Up that takes place in April & May. The Spring Clean-Up entails the acceptance of 8 Mission non-profit groups to participate in a large litter clean-up for the remuneration for $250. Application deadline is January 31, 2012. For more information and application forms visit www.missionadoptablock.com or contact (604) 826-9423.