Volunteers at a previous Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup
This weekend, residents from around the city will work to beautify their neighborhoods.
On Saturday, April 20, Tri County Community Action will host its 12th annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, encouraging the community to pick up trash in Midtown, Uptown and Allison Hill.
“As we witness a concerning rise in illegal dumping, the Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup takes on added significance,” said Tri County CEO Jen Wintermyer. “Tri County Community Action is deeply committed to addressing neighborhood revitalization through our Community Development programming.”
At last year’s event, over 400 volunteers served and collected more than 14 tons of trash and 450 tires from city streets and neighborhoods, according to the nonprofit.
Individuals, community groups, families and businesses are invited to participate in the cleanup, which runs from 8 to 11 a.m. People can register to be a trash picker, site coordinator, truck driver or dumpster monitor.
Free T-shirts are available for volunteers on a first-come-first-served basis.
Check in for registered volunteers will take place at the following locations:
- Allison Hill: Tri County Community Action, 1514 Derry St.
- Midtown: Reily and Logan streets
- Uptown: Wesley Union AME Zion Church, N. 5th and Camp streets
“By engaging residents in initiatives like the cleanup, we not only tackle litter but also foster a sense of ownership and pride in our neighborhoods,” Wintermyer said. “Together, we can build a safer, more vibrant Harrisburg for all.”
To register for the Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, visit their website.
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