In the last edition of inSide Drumheller, it was reported that organizations would be hitting the highways on Saturday, May 5, to participate in Alberta Transportation’s Highway Cleanup Campaign.
Due to the abysmal weather on that day, the cleanup was postponed. Groups will be hitting the roads starting tomorrow to remove the litter that lines our highways.
So far, forecasts are anticipating a warm, sunny day for the cleanup.
The Highway Cleanup Campaign is an annual event where Alberta Transportation pays non-profit groups, such as scouts, service groups, or community associations, to clean up litter on Alberta’s highways. Depending on the highway, groups can either earn $100 or $50 per kilometer of highway.
Alberta Transportation assigns which groups will tackle which highways and provides all of the essential tools needed for the job, including bags, gloves, and reflective vests.
Registration is closed for the 2012 campaign, but groups interested in participating next year can find out how to get involved by visiting www.transportation.alberta.ca/605.
Motorists should be careful when travelling the highways this weekend, due to the many volunteers helping to keep our highways clean.
