OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP IN CONTINUING ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN THROUGHOUT NEW BEDFORD
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Operation CleanSweep
Operation Clean Sweep, an all volunteer anti-litter campaign was formed in early 2006 as a result of citizen concern for the amount of trash and litter throughout New Bedford. Rather than ask newly elected Mayor Scott Lang to solve the problem, concerned citizens offered solutions to the problem. Realizing the value of citizen participation he swiftly introduced the people who now, in part, form the committee of Operation Clean Sweep.With passion and enthusiasm the committee has succeeded in organizing a series of cleanups throughout the city with the help of hundreds of civic minded volunteers and community service groups. City employees volunteer their time and with the help and support of city resources Operation Clean Sweep has been able to clean up over 39 tons of trash and litter from the neighborhoods of New Bedford since its inception in 2006.
Education is a key component of Operation Clean Sweep. By creating awareness through classroom presentations, members of the committee have reached out to over 1500 students in New Bedford. We ask them to think about their trash and how to dispose of it properly. We encourage everyone to recycle and NOT Litter.
Advocating for enforcement of litter laws is another important part of Operation Clean Sweep. Because of this awareness raising
anti – litter campaign, city officials have heard the people of New Bedford and are working to improve the enforcement structure with regard to litter and improper disposal of trash.
Operation Clean Sweep is still in its infancy and has much work to do. We encourage everyone to get involved. We hope to instill a mindset that will help create a cleaner, safer environment for generations.
Working together we will make a difference.
Visit Operation CleanSweep at:
http://www.operationcleansweep.net
By Operation CleanSweep
Published on 08/16/2008
NEW BEDFORD, MA (8.16.08) - - The Operation Clean Sweep Anti-Litter Campaign will hold a Saturday morning cleanup in Ward 4 on Saturday, August 16th from 8 – 11 am. Here’s another chance for able, civic-minded residents to step forward and help make their neighborhoods cleaner places to live and nicer places to visit.
Call goes out for volunteers to help improve the city’s quality of life
NEW BEDFORD, MA (8.16.08) - - The Operation Clean Sweep Anti-Litter Campaign will hold a Saturday morning cleanup in Ward 4 on Saturday, August 16th from 8 – 11 am. Here’s another chance for able, civic-minded residents to step forward and help make their neighborhoods cleaner places to live and nicer places to visit.
On Saturday, August 16th, from 8 am – 11 am, the cleanup gets underway in Ward 4. Volunteers who wish to pre-register should call 508.979.1493 or visit www.operationcleansweep.net and go to the volunteer page. On the day of the cleanup, volunteers should check in at the Ward 4 headquarters located at the Gomes School adjacent to Rt. 18. In case of rain, tune in to 1420 WBSM at 7 am for an announcement regarding the event. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and an early lunch of Domino’s Pizza.
“So far this year, we have collected almost 10 tons of trash,” said Lynn Coish, Chair of Operation Clean Sweep. Our goal is to clean up our city, one neighborhood at a time. Volunteers do the deep cleaning, we ask residents to then maintain their neighborhood. ”
The Anti-Litter Campaign will wrap up its season in Ward 5 on Sept. 20th . For more information, email info@operationcleansweep.net or visit www.operationcleansweep.net.
The Operation Clean Sweep Anti-Litter Campaign is working to improve the quality of life in New Bedford through Organized Cleanups, Education and Advocacy for Enforcement of city ordinances.
On Saturday, August 16th, from 8 am – 11 am, the cleanup gets underway in Ward 4. Volunteers who wish to pre-register should call 508.979.1493 or visit www.operationcleansweep.net and go to the volunteer page. On the day of the cleanup, volunteers should check in at the Ward 4 headquarters located at the Gomes School adjacent to Rt. 18. In case of rain, tune in to 1420 WBSM at 7 am for an announcement regarding the event. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and an early lunch of Domino’s Pizza.
“So far this year, we have collected almost 10 tons of trash,” said Lynn Coish, Chair of Operation Clean Sweep. Our goal is to clean up our city, one neighborhood at a time. Volunteers do the deep cleaning, we ask residents to then maintain their neighborhood. ”
The Anti-Litter Campaign will wrap up its season in Ward 5 on Sept. 20th . For more information, email info@operationcleansweep.net or visit www.operationcleansweep.net.
The Operation Clean Sweep Anti-Litter Campaign is working to improve the quality of life in New Bedford through Organized Cleanups, Education and Advocacy for Enforcement of city ordinances.