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Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up set to take place on Quinte Trash Bash day

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Lindsey Harren
Apr 9, 2024 | 8:19 AM


Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up set to take place on Quinte Trash Bash day

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The Quinte Trash Bash will coincide with the Owen Jones Memorial clean-up this year.

Both events will take place on Saturday, April 20th.

Owen Jones, was a longtime resident in Prince Edward County, who dedicated his time to cleaning up downtown Picton. He would spend time outside storefronts, cleaning sidewalks and picking up trash. Jones died in 2021 at the age of 68.

A year later, Prince Edward County proclaimed Owen Jones Memorial Cleanup Day.

Those who wish to participate this year, can register on the Facebook Group or by contacting Evan Nash at evannash@gmail.com.

 

Here is a note from County staff about event details this year.
“Supplies, including gloves and bags, are now available at 115 Lake Street in Picton. Waste collected on the day of the clean-up can be dropped off at the following locations free of charge:

Picton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)

Midtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)

15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh), next to the works garage

2179 County Road 17 (Milford)

The community clean-up is one of several events being held as part of the Earth Day celebrations this year. Staff and community partners have prepared a number of exciting events and activities throughout the days leading up to and surrounding Earth Day. Details will be posted on the County’s events calendar and the Sustainability Hub early next week.  If you are interested in hosting your own Community Clean up check out the County’s website.

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”

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