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Chilliwack, BC: April is Earth Month in Chilliwack! From the Adopt-a-River cleanup and spring City-Wide Garage Sale to the residential large item pickup program and municipal top-up rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades, there are ways for everyone to participate.

“Chilliwack City Council knows that addressing climate change is a critical issue, and we want to make a difference through our Corporate and Community Climate Action Plans,” said Mayor Popove. “Earth Month is a great reminder for each of us to give back to the environment, and I encourage all Chilliwack residents to participate through one of the City’s events, or on your own.”

Residents who are completing energy efficiency upgrades to their homes may be eligible for rebates through the provincial Clean BC Better Homes Program, and the City of Chilliwack is offering additional top-up rebates for certain upgrades. These rebates are available on a first come, first served basis and are distributed by the Province.

Other Earth Month activities and events coming up include:

Free Scrap Metal Recycling – April 1 to 30

• Drop off scrap metal for free at the Bailey Landfill during the month of April.

Residential Large Item Pickups – April 15 to 30

• Non-profit groups will pick up bulky items from residents by donation. Registration for pickups is happening until April 14, and pickups will be scheduled from April 15-30.

Adopt-a-River Clean Up – Saturday, April 22 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Help clean up the Chilliwack/Vedder River! Registration is open at Thompson Park from 8:30 – 9:30 am. Cleanup continues until 1:30 pm.

Compost Sale at Parr Road Green Depot – Saturday, April 22

• BioCentral at Parr Road Green Depot is offering 40% off all bagged products (compost, topsoil, and mulch), and 10% off on bulk products (compost, topsoil, and mulch).

Spring City-Wide Garage Sale – Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Online registration opens on April 7.

The City of Chilliwack also offers year-round opportunities to get involved and help the environment, including the Adopt-a-Road program, street drain marking, and tree planting. Visit chilliwack.com/earthmonth for more information.