It is the time of the year where we would normally be promoting Cleaning up the Capital however given the current COVID-19 situation this will not be taking place. Ottawa Public Health has prepared the information below.
Can I / a group of people (e.g., my family) clean a park, roadway, our property?
Due to the current COVID-19 situation no clean ups should be undertaken off your property. Residents have been advised to stay home and limit all non-essential activities outside of your home and property. Please understand this is a difficult decision as in all other situations the City of Ottawa greatly appreciates the support from the community in these clean ups. Please remember that all parks are closed, and only walkthroughs are permitted while respecting physical distancing.
If you or your household wish to initiate a clean-up activity in your own property, please take into consideration the following related guidelines and legislative and enforcement measures;
Please also undertake the following precautions when cleaning:
We thank you for your interest in keeping your community clean, green and litter-free. Continue to stay at home and stay healthy.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus