06/10/2026
🚬❌ A Small Butt. A Big Problem. ❌🚬
Let's talk about one of the most common forms of litter in our community: cigarette butts.
While they may seem small, cigarette filters contain plastic fibers and harmful chemicals that can take years to break down. When tossed on sidewalks, roads, parking lots, parks, and trails, they can wash into storm drains and eventually end up in our local waterways. 💧🐟
In Ontario, littering—including cigarette butts—is prohibited under provincial law and may result in fines. More importantly, it impacts the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the public spaces we all share.
🌳 Here's how you can help:
✅ Always dispose of cigarette butts in a proper receptacle
✅ Carry a portable ashtray when you're on the go
✅ Never toss butts out of vehicle windows 🚗
✅ Ensure cigarette butts are fully extinguished before disposal 🔥
✅ Encourage friends and family to do the same
Every cigarette butt tossed on the ground is one more piece of litter someone else has to clean up.
💚 Let's show pride in our community by respecting our parks, sidewalks, roads, trails, and gathering places. Small actions make a big difference.
✨ If every smoker properly disposed of just one cigarette butt today, our community would be noticeably cleaner tomorrow.
🏡 Keep our Town beautiful. Dispose of cigarette butts responsibly.
