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Why is it that people who wouldn't even think about throwing trash into the street don't hesitate to flick a cigarette butt?
The City's Litter Audit of 123 city locations indicates a 10% drop in the number of butts dropped on the ground, compared to 2016. While Edmonton smokers are taking more care when they finish their cigarettes, there is still an unacceptable number of cigarette butts being thrown on the ground. Cigarette butts in the environment is a litter issue, not a smoking issue.
Be a responsible smoker and use an ashtray to dispose of smoking litter.
Discarding cigarette butts on the ground is littering and subject to a $250 fine under Bylaw 14614. Please dispose of your butts responsibly.
Working with Edmonton Business Improvement Areas, the City empties and maintains outdoor ashtrays. Universal symbols at each location clearly define the purpose of these public ashtrays. Private property owners are encouraged to put public ashtrays on their property to reduce cigarette butts.
If an outdoor ashtray is full or needs servicing,
The City will service the unit as soon as possible.
Inexpensive portable car or patio ashtrays are available at most local dollar stores. If your local store does not carry them, be sure to ask them to bring them in.
The City of Edmonton is distributing these handy containers at various facilities.
If you wish to quit smoking, contact Smokers' Hotline at 1-866-332-2322 or visit Alberta Quits for more information.
| Telephone | To report litter, graffiti vandalism or discarded needles, dial 311 (or 780-442-5311) For Capital City Clean Up program inquiries, call 311 |
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| Fax | 780-498-7098 |
| capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca |
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