Volunteers place litter into a trash bag in a residential neighbourhood

Neighbourhood cleanup programs

Our volunteer-based neighbourhood cleanup programs give residents and businesses an opportunity to help keep their city clean and contribute to Vancouver’s zero waste goals.

By cleaning up our environment, we can reduce litter that could otherwise harm wildlife and pollute our land and waterways. 

Our team is dedicated to supporting your cleanup initiatives. There are several ways to participate in a litter cleanup.

Neighbourhood Cleanup Party

Host a one-time cleanup party and we will lend you supplies to get you started!

Adopt-a-Block Program

Make an ongoing commitment to keeping a neighbourhood block or area of your choice clean. Volunteer hours available for students.

Joining a cleanup

Join a City hosted cleanup or sign up to receive notifications for upcoming cleanups.

Adopt a Park pilot

Learn more about our pilot where volunteers help keep their neighbourhood park litter-free.

Zero Waste Ambassador Program

Learn about our volunteer program to reduce waste and improve recycling in your building.

Cleanup Chronicles newsletter

Learn about the City’s response to zero waste, community participation in litter reduction and related events. 

View past newsletters:
May 2023 | March 2023 | February 2022 | September 2023

Contact us

cleanup@vancouver.ca

604.871.6443