The 1K for $1k Challenge for 2025 is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who participated. You've all made District 13 a cleaner, happier, and healthier place to call home. Due to the enormous success of the initiative, I'll be bringing it back again next year. Keep up the good work, and make litter pickups part of our community!

About the challenge:

District 13 has a serious litter problem. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it's time we act like it. I have partnered with the Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up  to offer $1000 in district capital funds in exchange for cleaning up 1km of District 13’s roads, beaches, parks and trails. Registered non-profit organizations, schools, and sports organizations in District 13 are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormous success of this initiative in 2025, I'll be bringing it back again for 2026. 
 

How to apply:

• Reach out to me at Nancy.Hartling@halifax.ca to confirm your group qualifies, the area your group wishes to pick up litter, the number of people who will be participating, and your capital request.
• Once you’ve confirmed you qualify and your group has been selected, you will need to complete a District Capital Fund Request Form.
• Pick a date. You litter pick up will be coordinated with Divert NS and the Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up, and your team will be provided litter pick-up kits necessary for the day. Tipping fees will be waved for any collected garbage dropped off to the Otter Lake facility, or HRM can arrange garbage collection.