CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The works of nearly 200 volunteers resulted in tons of garbage being picked up during the annual Clearlake Cleanup Day.
The city of Clearlake sponsored the event, held on Saturday, April 23.
In coordination with Clearlake Waste Solutions, Citizens Caring For Clearlake, the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association and a multitude of eager volunteers, city staff led a strong effort to help pick up litter and illegal dumping.
Efforts this year were focused on the areas around Pomo School, Old Highway 53, Cache Creek, and
between 18th Avenue and Konocti Education Center.
This year 180 volunteers collected 220 yards of waste weighing in at 31 tons, the city reported.
In addition, officials said 160 tires were picked up and five yards of e-waste were collected.
“Once again, the community came out to support this event and we were able to pick up a record amount of garbage and debris,” said Public Works Director Doug Herren.
“This was my first time participating in the event, and while the amount of illegal dumping is disturbing, the enthusiasm and eagerness to improve the city that the volunteers displayed is a testament to the heart of the people of Clearlake,” said City Manager Greg Folsom. “I want to thank all the volunteers, elected officials and staff who gave up their Saturday morning to come out and make Clearlake a cleaner place.”
After spending a morning cleaning up the city, volunteers were treated to a barbecue lunch thanks to a donation from IGA Foods Etc.
“This was a great event that just goes to show how much community efforts matter in making Clearlake such a great place to live,” said Mayor Russ Perdock.