City of Iqaluit is calling on Iqalummiut to work together to clean our community

June 10, 2015

June 9, 2015 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) – The City of Iqaluit is calling on Iqalummiut (residents and corporations)
to participate in upcoming efforts to beautify Iqaluit.

1. Annual Spring Cleanup: June 19, 2015 from 9am-12noon
   All residents and employers are encouraged to dedicate this morning to clean up litter around
   our community. Supplies will be provided (gloves, garbage bags, t-shirts) at Unikkaarvik Visitor
   Centre from 9am. A celebration BBQ will be held at lunch; bring your own mug.
2. Large-item Pickup: June 22 – July 6, 2015
   The City of Iqaluit encourages residents to use this large-item pickup to clean up their
   properties.The Department of Public Works will be collecting large items from residential properties during
   two weeks only, between June 22 and July 6, 2015. After this schedule, residents will be
   required to take their items directly to the landfill.Prepare early. Create tidy piles at the end of the driveway; separate wood, electronics,
   appliances, and furniture. For the safety of City staff, this pickup does not include tires or
   hazardous materials (batteries, paint); residents should take these directly to the landfill.The City’s Municipal Enforcement Officers are starting to proactively enforce the Unsightly
   Lands Bylaw; residents can use the scheduled large-item pickup to avoid enforcement.
3. Summer litter collection: June – September, 2015
   Over the summer months, the City of Iqaluit is hiring 4 full-time summer students plus 4 parttime
   workers labelled with disabilities as part of “Clean Iqaluit”, an initiative to collect litter and
   promote anti-littering. Thanks to NorthMart for their donation towards this project.
4. Nunatsiavalirijikkut ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᕙᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ (Citizen Working Group for Beautification)
   This summer, the Nunatsiavalirijikkut (the Citizen Working Group for Beautification) is planning
   to recognize positive beautification efforts by residents and businesses.

For more information please contact:

Matthew Hamp
Director of Public Works
City of Iqaluit
Tel: (867) 222-2965
Email: m.hamp@city.iqaluit.nu.ca

Joamie Eegeesiak
Community Economic Development Officer
City of Iqaluit
Tel: (867) 979-6363 x230
Email: j.eegeesiak@city.iqaluit.nu.ca

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