Programs That Create Lasting Community Impact

From volunteer-led cleanups to employment opportunities and corporate engagement, our programs empower residents and organizations to make a difference across Barrie.

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Building a Cleaner Community Together

Clean Up Barrie believes that environmental stewardship starts with community action. Our programs are designed to bring people together, create opportunities, and make a visible difference in the places where we live, work, and play.

Whether you're a volunteer, student, business, or community partner, there's a place for you in our mission.

CORPORATE & GROUP CLEANUPS

Looking for a meaningful team-building experience that creates real impact?

Clean Up Barrie organizes customized cleanup events for businesses, schools, community organizations, youth groups, and associations. These events combine environmental action with community engagement while helping restore local parks, trails, shorelines, and public spaces.

We help coordinate every aspect of your event, including location selection, cleanup supplies, safety guidance, and event support.

Perfect For

✔ Businesses & Corporate Teams

✔ Schools & Student Groups

✔ Community Organizations

✔ Clubs & Associations

✔ Youth Programs

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Beautify Barrie Employment Program

The Beautify Barrie Program is a community-based environmental initiative that creates transitional employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to traditional work.

Operated in partnership with local frontline agencies, the program provides participants with meaningful work while improving public spaces throughout Barrie.

Participants help clean:

  • Parks

  • Trails

  • Shorelines

  • Community Spaces

  • Public Areas

Through hands-on experience, participants gain income, build confidence, develop work readiness skills, and contribute directly to creating cleaner neighbourhoods.

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Community Volunteer Cleanups

Our volunteer cleanup events bring residents together to take action against litter and improve the environment.

Whether you're an individual, family, student, retiree, or community group, everyone is welcome to participate.

We provide:

  • Garbage bags

  • Gloves

  • Safety supplies

  • Cleanup guidance

Volunteers help restore local parks, neighbourhoods, trails, and public spaces while earning volunteer hours and building community connections.

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Order Your Free Cleanup Kit.

Ready to make a difference on your own schedule?

Residents can request a free community cleanup kit to help remove litter from local neighbourhoods, parks, and public spaces.

Each Kit Includes

✔ Garbage Bag

✔ Gloves

✔ Cleanup Instructions

How It Work

1. Request your cleanup kit

2. Choose an appropriate cleanup location

3. Collect litter safely

4. Place the filled bag in a safe location

5. Share your cleanup impact with us

Request a Cleanup Kit
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Sponsor a Community Cleanup

A sponsored cleanup event is one of the most impactful ways to support Clean Up Barrie's mission.

Your sponsorship helps us:

  • Purchase cleanup equipment and supplies

  • Coordinate community cleanup initiatives

  • Create employment opportunities

  • Restore parks, trails, waterfronts, and neighbourhood hotspots

  • Expand environmental programs across Barrie

Every sponsored cleanup creates visible environmental improvement and meaningful social impact.

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Be Part of the Change

Every volunteer, sponsor, participant, and partner helps create cleaner spaces and stronger communities across Barrie.

Together, we're building a city that everyone can be proud of.

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