Join your Toronto Centre neighbours for a day dedicated to environmental sustainability and community engagement at Regent Park! Our annual Community Environment Day offers a variety of activities and services designed to help you make a positive impact on our planet.
What to Expect:
- Free Bagged Compost: Pick up nutrient-rich compost to enrich your garden soil.
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Free Seed Giveaway: Pick up some seeds for your community garden or personal garden, courtesy of Fred Victor Seed Library. Find your local Seed Library here!
- First come first serve while supplies last. 1 per household
- Free Shredding Service: Get rid of all your junk mail, old utility bills, scrap papers, and old homework to be safely shredded and recycled!
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal: Safely dispose of items like paints, batteries, and chemicals.
- Donations: Bring gently used household items and clothing, as well as non-perishable food items for the Allan Gardens Food Bank.
- Free Bicycle Registration: Toronto Police Services will be present to help with live bike registrations to keep your mobility safe and retrievable.
- Free Fire Truck Demonstration: Toronto Fire Services will be present with their fire truck, doing demonstrations and answering all your household questions
- City Programs Info: Discover valuable resources and services offered by the City to support sustainable living.
- Free Community BBQ: Come and enjoy some freshly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, courtesy of the TCEU Local 416.
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Free Ice Cream & Slushies: Come and enjoy an ice cream or slushie! We will be handing out vouchers to redeem at Uncle Jimmy's ice cream truck.
- First-come, first-served while supplies last.
This event is perfect for residents of all ages. By participating, you’re contributing to a cleaner, greener Toronto. Let’s work together to make a difference! Bring your family and friends, meet your neighbours, and enjoy a day of learning, sharing, and environmental stewardship.
Come by and pick up bagged compost, donate items in good condition for reuse, and dispose of unwanted items!
Kitchen containers will also be available for purchase for $7 each!
Safely dispose of:
- Cell phones & small electronics
- E-Cigarettes
- Household hazardous waste
- Propane tanks
- Paint solvents glue
- Pesticides & fertilizers
- Unused medications
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Batteries
- Used cooking oils
Donate items in good condition for reuse:
- Sporting goods
- Arts and crafts supplies
- Books (no textbooks)
- Cameras, CDs and cases
- Clothing, costumes, linens etc.
- Small household items
- Musical instruments, board games
- Eyeglasses, walking aids, etc.
- Non-perishable foods
Click here if you're interested in volunteering at this event or other upcoming events!