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
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Celebrate Earth Day with Operation Clean Sweep!
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 04/12/2010
- Nature & Environment , Education , Announcements & Press Releases
Help kickoff our 5th season of neighborhood cleanups in Wards 1 & 2 on Saturday, April 17th from 8:30 am until Noon. Volunteers will meet at the Brooklawn Park Community Center to see old friends and meet new ones.
This year, OCS is partnering with Gifts to Give and a donation drop off site is located at our headquarters. Visit www.giftstogive.org for more information about what items are needed.
Ward 4 Operation Clean Sweep Followed By Volunteer Appreciation Event Clean Up Scheduled for September 19, 2009
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 09/18/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases
New Bedford, Massachusetts - The community is invited to participate in the final neighborhood cleanup of the season in Ward 4 on Saturday, September 19th at the Gomes Elementary School on 286 South Second Street. Volunteers past, present and future are welcome to attend. Community service groups are also encouraged to join the cleanup effort and may be eligible to receive credit for community service hours.
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP TO THANK VOLUNTEERS
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 09/16/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases
The community is invited to participate in the final neighborhood cleanup of the season in Ward 4 on Saturday, September 19th at the Gomes School on South Second Street from 8 am – 10:30 am. Immediately following is the Volunteer Appreciation event from 10:30 – Noon. Volunteers past, present and future are welcome to attend. Fulfill your community service hours! All volunteers receive Free T-Shirts, coffee & donuts and Domino’s the “official pizza” of Operation Clean Sweep! Live Broadcast from FUN 107. Free Raffle for all volunteers with prizes donated by local vendors. Gloves and tools provided. Be Green! Be Clean! Join the Operation Clean Sweep Team!
To learn more visit and to pre-register www.operationcleansweep.net or call 508.979.1493.
To learn more visit and to pre-register www.operationcleansweep.net or call 508.979.1493.
Whaling City Clippers to Participate in July 18 Operation Clean Sweep - New Bedford
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 07/16/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases
New Bedford, July 15, 2009: The Whaling City Clippers today announced that players, coaches and volunteers from the team will be on-hand this Saturday, July 18, 2009 for Operation Clean Sweep to help clean up the area that hosts their home games.
“We’ve wanted to perform more community service activities to say thanks to the fans and neighbors who have supported our team throughout our young existence.” commented team President, Jim Gatenby. “Operation Clean Sweep seemed like a great way to give back to the people who have shown us the most support, the citizens of the city and especially those in the neighborhoods surrounding our home field at the Dr. Paul F. Walsh athletic facility”, he added.
“We’ve wanted to perform more community service activities to say thanks to the fans and neighbors who have supported our team throughout our young existence.” commented team President, Jim Gatenby. “Operation Clean Sweep seemed like a great way to give back to the people who have shown us the most support, the citizens of the city and especially those in the neighborhoods surrounding our home field at the Dr. Paul F. Walsh athletic facility”, he added.
Major victory for Operation Clean Sweep!
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 04/9/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance , Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Mayor Lang announces a newly formed "Targeted Code ad Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement Team"
This is a major victory for the New Bedford and particularly for the volunteers of Operation Clean Sweep. For the past 3 years hundreds of volunteers have put in thousands of hours to cleanup almost 39 Tons of trash from the neighborhoods of New Bedford. The 3 components of Operation Clean Sweep are Education, Advocacy for Enforcement and Organized Cleanups.
This is a major victory for the New Bedford and particularly for the volunteers of Operation Clean Sweep. For the past 3 years hundreds of volunteers have put in thousands of hours to cleanup almost 39 Tons of trash from the neighborhoods of New Bedford. The 3 components of Operation Clean Sweep are Education, Advocacy for Enforcement and Organized Cleanups.
So far in 2008, hundreds of Operation Cleansweep volunteers cleaned up over 11 Tons of trash from 5 neighborhoods in New Bedford, MA.
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 10/12/2008
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
Volunteers have cleaned up over 39 Tons of trash and litter in New Bedford since 2006! It takes many segments of the community to come together and work as a team in order for Operation Clean Sweep to be successful in our cleanups. Volunteers both young and old who care enough to come out and lead by example, city workers who give of their time, talent and energy to help improve our neighborhoods, in-kind donors who ensure that we have sustenance to get us through the day and the committee members who pull it all together. Thank you, we couldn’t have done it without you!
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP IN CONTINUING ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN THROUGHOUT NEW BEDFORD
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 08/16/2008
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
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.
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP IN CONTINUING ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN THROUGHOUT NEW BEDFORD
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 07/18/2008
- Places to Visit , Economic Development , Historic New Bedford , Announcements & Press Releases
NEW BEDFORD, MA (7.19.08) - - The Operation Clean Sweep Anti-Litter Campaign has planned a Saturday morning cleanup in Ward 1 on Saturday, July 19th from 8 – 11 am. Here’s the chance for able, civic-minded residents to step forward and help make their neighborhoods cleaner places to live and nicer places to visit.
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 06/12/2008
- Coaching & Leadership , Announcements & Press Releases
NEW BEDFORD, MA (6.12.08) - - Operation Clean Sweep, the City of New Bedford’s volunteer anti-litter campaign, is inviting everyone who wants to prevent litter and beautify their neighborhoods to a Community Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 2-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the newly refurbished and reopened Corson Maritime Learning Center, 33 William Street, New Bedford.
Operation Clean Sweep - New Bedford Ward 1 Cleanup - September 15, 2007
- By Operation CleanSweep
- Published 09/9/2007
- Announcements & Press Releases
New Bedford - Operation Clean Sweep will target Ward 1 this Saturday in the fifth cleanup of the season. This cleanup is a partnership between the City of New Bedford, area businesses and community service organizations.