See you on September 21 in the streets of Toulouse and elsewhere to take part in the new < strong>World Clean Up Day. Otherwise called the World Cleanup Day, this positive, unifying, universal and friendly global citizen movement aims to mobilize all stakeholders, large and small, around the theme of litter. and pollutants. An educational and awareness day to share with family or friends.
Meeting points in Toulouse
As part of this action world to save the planet organized Saturday September 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Toulouse Métropole will provide collection points throughout its territory:
Toulouse:
- Place Saint-Pierre
- Port de l'Embouchure
- Argoulets car park
- Cité de l'espace car park
- Place Sauvegrain
- Port Saint-Sauveur
- Jardin Compans Caffarelli
Balma:
- Avenue des arenes
Colomiers:
- Children's rights alley
Tournefeuille:
- La Ramée leisure center
Villeneuve-Tolosane :
- Maurice Ravel School Parking
How to participate?
All generations can (or even must) ) participate in World Cleanup Day by going directly on the day the points welcome messages cited above.
"All committed to a waste-free planet!", World Cleanup Day
For those who wish it (citizen, school, business association, community, etc.), it is also possible to organize your own action, ahead of the event, between Wednesday September 18 and Sunday September 22 by clicking HERE. In this case, Toulouse Métropole will assist you in organizing your clean up (loan of equipment, supply of bags, organization of waste collection or provision of bins if necessary, instructions for use leaflet to download, etc.) .
The equipment necessary for waste collection
Whether before, during or after waste collection, organized by you or by Toulouse Métropole, all participants, generally in teams of 3 to 5 people, must respect certain instructions.
< strong>Before collection, equip yourself:
- Wear gloves for any contact with waste or trash bags.
- Bring a cap, hat, water bottle, as well as sun cream.
- Wear a safety vest to be visible to everyone
- Closed shoes required.
During collection, find out:< br> - Find out about collection procedures at one of the reception points.
- Do not open or remove abandoned bags.
- Do not carry bags against your body.
- Report heavy waste that is difficult to access at the reception point.
- Ensure that children are always accompanied by an adult.
After collection, sort: - All plastic, cardboard, paper and metal packaging will be placed in the recyclable bin.
- Glass will be placed in the appropriate column.
- Household waste will be placed in well-sealed bags. closed.
- Butts will be collected by the World CleanUp Day association.
The event in figures
Since 2018, more than 4,000 tonnes of waste have been collected in France and <; strong>in 2023, no less than 19,824 kg were collectedby thousands of volunteers (180,000 on average per edition For this 7th consecutive season, the World Cleanup Day France association –). founded in March 2017 by a group of citizens to promote World Cleanup Day in the territory – hopes to go even further and thus invites all those who can to participate before or after September 21, 2024.
So, who will get involved (or rather with trash bags) to protect the planet and move towards a City pink cleaner and pleasant to live in?
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blockquote>Practical InformationDate: September 21 to September 21Times: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: World Cleanup DayPrice: Free entryContact: 0 800 201 440 / conscience.proprete@toulouse -metropole.frEmail / Website: https://www.worldcleanupday.fr/