THE City of Delta on Monday announced the return of its Spring Clean-Up program, an expanded garbage and scrap metal recycling pick-up service that enables households to put unwanted items at the curb for collection.
This year’s Spring Clean-Up will take place on regular garbage collection days on the following dates:
- Monday, April 8 – Tsawwassen
- Tuesday, April 9 – Ladner
- Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 – North Delta
Households that receive weekly garbage collection services from the City are eligible to participate in Spring Clean-Up. The maximum amount of items each household can place at the curb cannot exceed one pickup truck load. The following items are not accepted as part of Spring Clean-Up:
- Items that cannot be handled by two people.
- Loose materials.
- Construction and demolition materials such as wood, cabinets, doors, toilets, or drywall.
- Electronics, paint, tires, small appliances, and light fixtures (can be returned for free at bottle depots)
- Any item prohibited or banned from garbage disposal at the Vancouver Landfill.
Delta Mayor George V. Harvie said: “We are excited to announce the return of Delta’s Spring Clean-Up program, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unwanted items responsibly while keeping our city clean and beautiful. By participating in Spring Clean-Up, households contribute to our waste reduction goals and promote recycling and re-use within our community. By making sustainable choices, we are not just managing waste; we are shaping a sustainable future for Delta.”
To help keep the City’s streetscapes tidy and avoid unsightly items piling up, materials cannot be placed on the curb any sooner than the weekend prior to the scheduled Spring Clean-Up collection day. During Spring Clean-Up, City Bylaw Officers patrol neighbourhoods to help prevent illegal dumping, spread awareness about not placing items at the curb too early, and identify items at the curb that are not accepted as part of Spring Clean-Up.
The City says that recycling is an important part of achieving its waste reduction goals. Often, items in good condition that are left at the curb are picked up by others for re-use, helping avoid the unnecessary disposal of re-usable items. Another alternative is to consider donating reusable items to local organizations and thrift stores. The list below provides some options for drop-off and pick-up donation services.
Clothing Drop-Off Locations:
Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop (Ladner)
Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe (Tsawwassen)
Delta Youth Support Link Society Thrift Store (Tsawwassen)
The Salvation Army Thrift Store (Surrey/North Delta)
Clothing Pick-up Services:
Big Brothers Clothing Donation
For more information about Spring Clean-Up, including the full list of accepted and prohibited items, or to search local recycling and donation options, visit delta.ca/springcleanup.
