Palm Coast, FL – On the day of the event, Sept. 10, volunteers will meet at the Palm Coast Community Center and will receive a t-shirt, trash bags, gloves, and a safety sheet. Trash can be placed in dumpsters at select city parks and under the toll bridge.
Following the completion of the trash clean-up, volunteers will gather back at the Palm Coast Community Center for a reception where prizes will be given to volunteers for pounds of trash collected and the most unique find.
Students and youth organizations such as boy/girl scouts can get community service hours for volunteering. Forms must be signed by an event organizer. The troop leader or supervisor can reach out to event staff member Jordan Myers.
“Since 2008, the City of Palm Coast has utilized this event to not only clean up the Intracoastal Waterway, but as a way to bring our residents together,” City Manager Denise Bevan said. “This is a family-friendly event that allows every participant to make an impact on our community by preserving and protecting the environment. I hope to see you there!”
Since the City’s inaugural event in 2008, volunteers have collected more than 27,250 pounds of trash, with an average of about 2,000 pounds each year. The event is supported by a $5,000 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant award.
Those interested must pre-register at parksandrec.fun and select the Special Events tab or visit palmcoast.gov/events.
