Provincial Day of Action on Litter

Event Details:

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks invites you to take part in Ontario’s 7th annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Every year, this event brings together communities, businesses and organizations across the province to help build a greener, cleaner and more suitable environment for our communities today and for future generations

Litter can enter our waterways and break down into microplastics, harming wildlife and damaging entire ecosystems. By coming together through local cleanups and promoting waste reduction, we can make a meaningful impact.

Organizations like yours play a vital role in making the 2026 Day of Action on Litter another success. Here's how you can get involved:

Promote participation: Encourage your networks to join local cleanup and help raise awareness about the impacts of litter. Use the  Day of Action on Litter Toolkit for ready-to-use resources like tips and shareable photos and to help with promotion

Host a cleanup: Organize a litter cleanup on or around May 1 and invite the public, volunteers, employees or members to participate.

Share cleanup resources: Help spread the word about the Litter Cleanup Guides which include planning tools, safety tips and activities for schools and youth.

Amplify on social media: Share before and after pictures of your cleanup and use the hashtag #actONlitter.

You can also follow @ONenvironment on Facebook, X, LinkedIN and Instagram for shareable content.

Here are some ideas to help boost participation: Create a fun, friendly competition: Turn the cleanup into an exciting contest! Split participants into teams and offer fun awards like Most Creative Litter Find or Most Enthusiastic Team. Partner with local partners: Join forces with nearby nieghborhoods, local businesses and organizations to extend reach and impact.

On May 12, let's come together for the Day of Action on Litter. Together, we can help make Ontario cleaner, healthier and more sustainable today and for future generations.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or visit Act on Litter | ontario.ca for more information.

Thank you for your support and for contributing to a cleaner environment.

The Day of Action on Litter Team

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks