​​​​​​City of Brampton celebrates Earth Month with global recognition and impactful local initiatives​​

BRAMPTON, ON (April 1, 2025) – This Earth Month, the City of Brampton is launching its “Imagine your Impact” campaign, inviting residents to make a positive difference in the community. Through a series of free, family-friendly initiatives, residents can come together to take action and help make a lasting impact on our community and planet.

 A contrasting image of Chinguacousy Park highlighting how litter could impact waterways and harm wildlife. Credit: City of Brampton

​Imagine Your Impact

Brampton aims to inspire individual responsibility to help reduce litter, protect public spaces and strengthen community pride. Residents are encouraged to imagine the impact their everyday choices can have, and how together, those small actions can make a big difference.

Litter harms wildlife and clogs waterways. It also takes away from the natural beauty and enjoyment of local parks and trails. Simple actions, such as picking up after your pet, placing garbage in the designated bin or respecting park rules may seem small on their own, but when multiplied across a city of nearly 800,000 people, the collective impact is transformative.

Brampton is a green city and is committed to being Canada’s first litter-free community. It is essential for everyone to do their part to keep Brampton clean and vibrant. This Earth Month, get involved in one of the many events, such as park cleanups

Learn more about what you can do to keep Brampton clean and imagine your impact on Brampton’s future by visiting brampton.ca/litterreduction.​

Brampton named 2024 Tree City of the World

The City is celebrating its achievement of a prestigious international recognition as a2024 Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This designation honours Brampton’s sustainable urban forest management initiative and recognizes the City’s commitment to building a greener, healthier and more resilient future. This recognition supports Brampton’s ongoing initiatives, including the One Million Trees Program, ​aiming to plant one million trees by 2040 and the Urban Forest Management Plan. 

Ways to participate and resources for Earth Month 2025

NEW - Brampton Schools Cleanup Challenge 

This April, Brampton schools are invited to take part in the School Cleanup Challenge as part of Earth Month celebrations. This initiative encourages students, teachers and staff to come together and take action by cleaning up their school grounds and surrounding areas. By organizing a cleanup led by a class, club or school-wide, participants are automatically entered into a draw for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card to the Outdoor Learning Store. Visit brampton.ca/cleanup​ to participate. 

​Brampton’s Parks Cleanup Program 

Generously sponsored by Capital Power, CN and TD, the Parks Cleanup Program​ helps keep Brampton clean. Each year, from April 1 to November 1, residents, community organizations, neighbourhood associations, businesses and school groups are encouraged to host or join a cleanup event. Last year, approximately 30,000 residents participated in cleanup initiatives, including five community cleanup events and approximately 1,836 self-led cleanups. This year, the City is hosting five cleanups in partnership with several organizations in each ward pairing: 

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Andrew McCandless Park, Elbern Markell Dr., Brampton, ON (Wards 1 & 5) 

​Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Professor’s Lake, Brampton, ON (Wards 7 & 8) 

​Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Paul Palleschi Park, 30 Loafers Lake Ln., Brampton, ON (Wards 2 & 6) 

​Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time: 10 am – 1 pm 

Location: Kiwanis Memorial Park, 472 Main St. S., Brampton ON (Wards 3 & 4) 

​Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Time: 10 am – 1 pm 

Location: Komagata Maru/Red Top Valley, Brampton, ON (Wards 9 & 10) 

For more information about the Parks Cleanup Program, visit brampton.ca/cleanup​.​

Sign the Litter Reduction Charter and take part in a litter cleanup competition 

Brampton is working to become Canada’s first litter-free city, and everyone has a role to play. Residents, schools and businesses are encouraged to sign the Litter Reduction Charter and commit to keeping our city clean. To date, 50 signatories, including Brampton City Council, local businesses, community organizations, volunteer groups, neighbourhood associations, faith organizations, education institutions, individuals and the Litter Reduction Working Group have signed the charter.

Use Brampton’s Ready, Set, Collect tool to challenge friends and neighbours by tracking clean-up efforts. Through this tool, residents can share their results to encourage other residents to undertake their own cleanup efforts and help make Brampton litter-free. Launched in 2024, the City received 69 submissions of litter cleanup efforts, resulting in 238 bags of litter removed from streets, parks and neighbourhoods. 

Sign the Charter and take action at brampton.ca/communitysafety​.​

Join Brampton’s Community Tree Planting event

Sponsored by Toronto Pearson and CN, the City of Brampton is hosting a community tree planting event this Earth Month to support its goal of planting one million trees by 2040. Residents are invited to bring their friends and family to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a greener, healthier Brampton, one tree at a time. Registration is open and required to participate in this free event. Spaces are limited, visit brampton.ca/trees to sign up and give back to the community and the environment.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: 10 am – 12 pm 

Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre and Library, 10150 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON 

Plant a tree to contribute to Brampton’s One Million Trees pledge 

Residents who plan to plant a tree or who have recently planted trees in their yards are encouraged to report it to help Brampton reach its goal of planting one million trees by 2040. As part of this commitment, the City launched an interactive Tree Planting Tracker Map to monitor and showcase progress. Check out the map to see where trees have been planted across the city since 2020 and add your own at brampton.ca/trees​. 

Preserve Brampton’s urban forest – Obtain a permit before you cut

The City of Brampton strives to maintain a healthy urban forest through the implementation of the City of Brampton Forest Management Plan. The guiding principles and actions help the City achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable urban forest. To protect it, tree removals are regulated through the City’s Tree Preservation By-law ​and the Woodlot Conservation By-law. Property owners must apply for a permit before removing any woodlots or privately owned trees. Residents can apply for a permit online, in person or by mail. Click here​ for more information.

Brampton’s commitment to keeping parks and community spaces clean and litter-free

The City of Brampton boasts more than 850 parks and is committed to maintaining clean and welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy. City staff work year-round to support this goal through a number of proactive efforts, including more frequent patrols to ensure waste bins are emptied regularly and kept in good condition. Additional signage has been installed in parks to encourage users to dispose of their waste properly and help reduce litter. To further support these efforts, by-law enforcement officers have increased proactive patrols across the city to uphold local by-laws and prevent illegal dumping. These ongoing initiatives are part of Brampton’s broader commitment to creating a greener, cleaner and more vibrant community. 

We all have a role to play in keeping local parks clean and beautiful. By obeying the posted rules and regulations, placing garbage and waste in the designated bins and picking up after your pets, everyone can help protect Brampton’s green spaces and ensure they remain safe and enjoyable. Learn more at brampton.ca/litterreduction. ​

Quotes

“Brampton is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Tree City of the World, a reflection of our strong commitment to protecting and growing our urban forest. As we celebrate Earth Month, I encourage residents to get involved in the many events and programs happening across the city. Whether it is planting a tree, cleaning up a park or signing the Litter Reduction Charter, every action counts as we work together to build a cleaner, greener Brampton for generations to come.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

​“Earth Month is a time to reflect on how our everyday actions shape the future of our city. This year, we are proud to launch Imagine Your Impact, an initiative inspired by feedback from residents who want to see a cleaner, greener Brampton. Whether it is picking up after your pet, using the right bin, or joining a local cleanup, small efforts add up. I encourage everyone to get involved and take pride in helping Brampton become Canada’s first litter-free community.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

​“Whether it is through our school cleanup challenge, community events or simply respecting our parks, Earth Month is a time for all of us to come together and take care of our city. These collective efforts show the strength of our community and our shared commitment to keeping Brampton clean, green and vibrant.” - Michael Palleschi, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 and 6; Chair, Planning and Development Committee, City of Brampton ​​​