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2007 Media Releases

October 5, 2007	2007 Big Bin Events almost double 2006 numbers More than a million and a quarter kilograms of bulky waste has now been disposed of properly because of Capital City Clean Up's 2007 Big Bin events.
September 12, 2007	City, EPCOR announce interim results of river clean up The City of Edmonton and EPCOR will announce the results to date of the North Saskatchewan River Clean Up pilot program, a new initiative under the Capital City Clean Up program. Date: Thursday, September 13, 2007 Time: 9:30 a. m. Location: Edmonton Queen Rafter's Landing - 9734 – 98 Avenue
August 27, 2007	Edmonton business, community volunteers celebrate success of Capital City Clean Up Edmonton City Council recognized more than 200 volunteers at City Hall at an event honouring the contributions of this year's Capital City Clean Up Business and Community Block Captains, and program and media partners.
June 26, 2007	Edmontonians shake their butts to reduce cigarette litter The City of Edmonton encourages smokers to reduce cigarette litter and Drop, Cap and Shake their butts – cigarette butts that is. Under the Capital City Clean Up program, the City and its partners will be distributing free used film canisters to smokers in the downtown area and on Whyte Avenue this summer.
June 18, 2007	Edmonton schools clean up with awards The City of Edmonton recognized two junior high schools today for their participation in the School Litter Reduction Challenge – a Capital City Clean Up pilot project designed to increase awareness and litter reduction among youth. The Avonmore School Nellie McClung Junior High and John D. Bracco School each received $2,500 to help fund future environmental projects
June 7, 2007	City, Epcor launch pilot program to clean up the river The North Saskatchewan River is the source of drinking water for Edmonton residents and 45 surrounding communities. Protecting the water quality of the river is one of the City of Edmonton's key areas of environmental leadership. Come to Rundle Park on River Day, June 9, to learn about the City of Edmonton and EPCOR's pilot project to clean up the North Saskatchewan River this summer.
May 15, 2007	Edmonton home builders join litter reduction campaign The Canadian Home Builder's Association - Edmonton Region has joined the Capital City Clean Up program and has chosen Landmark Homes to act as the Association's 2007 Ambassador to the program.
April 24, 2007	On your mark, get set, clean! Media are invited to cheer on members of Edmonton City Council as they take on civic operations and Capital City Clean Up program volunteers and partners in the 2nd Annual Litter Cleanup Challenge. Sixty participants on six different teams will compete to see who can clean up their litter line the fastest to win this year's challenge. Date: Thursday, April 26, 2007 Time: 2 – 3 p. m. Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Northeast side
April 17, 2007	Edmonton's Capital City Clean Up extends registration deadline Alberta's Capital City is stepping up to support the 2007 Capital City Clean Up. To date, 603 people have signed up as block captains for this year's Adopt-A-Block campaign. This exceeds last year's registration of 533 block captains. Due to the continuing response, the City will accept block captain applications until Friday, May 11.
March 5, 2007	Mayor Mandel encourages Edmontonians to put litter in its place Residents and businesses can help make Edmonton cleaner, safer and more beautiful this summer by signing up for the 2007 Capital City Clean Up (CCCU).
February 19, 2007	Krushell family joins in to keep Edmonton litter-free Councillor Kim Krushell and family will sign-up again to become a Block Captain in their neighbourhood. Under the Capital City Clean Up Adopt-a-Block program, the Krushell's will do their part in 2007 to keep Edmonton litter-free.

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