Grande Prairie residents showed up in a big way during this year’s annual Drop and Swap event.
According to the City of Grande Prairie’s recent reports, residents managed to swap a “whopping” 10,325 pounds of gently used clothing, keeping them out of the landfill.
The city says despite the rainy weather, the event saw more than 500 in attendance, which the city calls a highlight of the strength of the community coming together for a more sustainable future.
“The Drop & Swap event is a great example of the power of community and partnerships in making a real difference,” Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton said before the event.
On top of the more than 10K pounds of swapped clothing, a remaining 500 pounds of clothing was donated to Goodwill for resale or fiber recycling, just in time for Waste Reduction Week.
Officials thanked Aquatera Utilities and Goodwill for their continued support and invites residents to keep the momentum going next year.
