Time for spring cleaning in N.B.

Every year city administrators trade in their formal business wear for reflective vests and their keyboards for trash picks and head outside to pick up litter for the Earth Day Clean Up.

Two years ago, 4,095 kg of litter was collected during North Battleford’s annual clean up event. The amount that was nearly cut in half last year as 2,140 kg was collected. The city contributes the decline in litter to events like the annual cleanup, but is asking for the public’s help to keep the city looking great.

“What we have usually done with those who want to help out is ask them to contact my office,” city manager Jim Puffalt said. “We will see where we can allocate you to. Generally, we ask if you have a certain area of business that fronts onto Territorial Drive, it would be a great opportunity to pick up that litter and save us a great deal of time.”

Puffalt said the city is especially encouraging businesses and schools to clean up their own areas of the city. He added it is very rewarding because the difference is so visible.