These concerned residents now monitor their areas with has decreased crime, vacant lots have been reported and the adoption of streets and roads have become a very positive project. Neighborhoods assist each other with their needs. This past year with this program, we have removed over 700 tons of debris and removed 100 abandoned vehicles , and much criminal activity. Informational fliers with the location and landfill requirements were distributed to the neighborhood residents along with trash bags and gloves. This brings the current total to 60.
Volunteers do make a difference.
In other areas, we have educated over 20,000 youths on litter prevention and recycling . Materials have been developed through this office that have been used extensively. As in the past, we have partnered with Pride and Progress for the spring and fall cleanups. 50 citizens were in attendance. Our facilitator, Mr. Walter Thomas, provided a tremendous service by sharing his expertise with this group.