Northumberland County has announced the winners of the 15th annual ‘Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge’ – an initiative that encourages municipalities to engage their community members in a county-wide effort to reduce litter and promote environmental stewardship.
Between April 21 – 26, 2025, a total of 2,472 registered volunteers from across Northumberland rolled up their sleeves to clear litter and illegal dumping from public areas, including roadsides, parks, trails, and other shared community spaces.
“Each year, the Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge showcases the incredible dedication our community members have to preserving the natural beauty of our community,” says County Warden Brian Ostrander. “It’s inspiring to see volunteers of all ages come together with a shared purpose, to take action, make a difference, and lead by example.”
The Town of Cobourg earned top honours in the category of ‘Highest Proportional Representation of Volunteers,’ with 5 per cent of its population taking part in this year’s challenge. The Township of Alnwick Haldimand followed closely in second place with 4.4 per cent participation.
The Township of Cramahe took home the trophy for ‘Hardest Working Volunteers,’ by collecting an impressive 15.8 kg of litter per volunteer. The Township of Hamilton secured the runner-up position with an average of 10.4 kg per volunteer.
Congratulations to all those who participated, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s challenge a success. These combined efforts continue to build a cleaner, greener, and more connected community.
To learn more about the County’s environmental goals and initiatives and to monitor our progress through key performance indicators, visit our Performance Dashboard at Northumberland.ca/Dashboard.
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(Left to Right): Township of Cramahe Mayor and County Councillor Mandy Martin, County Education & Communications Coordinator Dan Orr, Town of Cobourg Mayor and County Councillor Lucas Cleveland.
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