PALM COAST, Fla. – The City of Palm Coast’s annual Keep PC Clean event brought out dozens of smiling volunteers on Saturday, April 11, as residents, city staff, and community leaders joined forces to make their hometown shine.

Armed with gloves, trash bags, and a shared sense of pride, volunteers spread out across Palm Coast to clean roadsides, neighborhoods, and other areas identified by the city’s Public Works Department. Participants were also encouraged to pick up litter anywhere they saw a need, turning the day into a citywide effort to protect Palm Coast’s beauty.

Although city crews work year-round to maintain roads and medians, officials say the increase in littering in recent years has made events like Keep PC Clean more important than ever.

“Our goal with our Keep PC Clean initiative is to spread awareness and encourage efforts to prevent littering across the city,” said Alyssa Roscoe, Residential Solid Waste Collections Supervisor. “We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful city, and the efforts by both our staff and the volunteers that take part in this initiative are essential to assuring that it stays beautiful.”

By the end of the morning, volunteers had collected more than 450 pounds of waste and debris from around the city.

Among those lending a hand was Flagler County Tax Collector Shelly Edmonson and her team, who discovered some unusual items during their cleanup efforts.

“We hit the streets and collected all kinds of litter—everything from hub caps and shoes to glass bottles and even fireworks!” Edmonson said. “A big thank you to Palm Coast Ford for helping drive us to areas that needed attention—we truly appreciate your support!”

Edmonson said the event was a powerful reminder of what can happen when the community works together.

“It was a great reminder that when we come together, we can make a real difference,” she said. “Keeping our community clean isn’t just a one-day effort—it’s a shared responsibility and a reflection of the pride we have in our hometown.”

The success of this year’s cleanup has already inspired the city to look ahead to its next volunteer opportunity. Registration is now open for the City of Palm Coast’s annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m.

All cleanup supplies will be provided, and participants will receive a free T-shirt and luncheon at the Palm Coast Community Center following the event. Residents interested in participating can contact Alyssa Roscoe at solidwastedivision@palmcoastgov.com for more information.

Feature photo courtesy of Shelly Edmonson.

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