The third annual Sophiasburgh Trash Bash will take place from Friday, November 3 until Sunday, November 5.
Residents are welcome to participate by collecting litter in parks, greenspaces, and roadsides in Sophiasburgh Ward. Waste collected can be deposited throughout the weekend in the bin located at Northport Park.
The event will conclude on Sunday, November 5 with a barbeque and refreshments served in Northport Park.
The Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee and the Demorestville Women’s Institute are sponsoring the clean-up event with support from the municipality.
Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories including Best Group Effort, Best Adult Solo Effort, Best Youth Collection, Family Showing Community Spirit, and Weirdest Object Found. Send photographs to wdroberts@hotmail.com for judging.
Interested in hosting your own community clean up? County staff can support your community clean up by advertising your event, providing supplies and assisting with disposal of the collected waste. Visit the County website to learn more.
If you require further information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.