Hate Litter? Volunteer For Howell Community Cleanup Day

HOWELL, NJ — The call is out for volunteers for Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Families, Scout troops, sport teams and religious groups and businesses are all welcome to be part of the event, the township Department of Public Works says. Participants must register by Oct. 12.

Volunteers will meet at Echo Lake, 1225 Maxim Southard Road, Howell, at 9:30 a.m. Supplies will be provided.

Lunch and awards will follow the cleanup at noon.

"We are happy to be offering this event again. In past years, this event was a huge success and we are expecting an even bigger turnout this year," Cindy Hudak of public works said in a news release.

Hudak asks that participants register by Oct. 12 by calling 732-938-4500, ext 2452 or by emailing dpwoffice@twp.howell.nj.us.

Groups will be given a designated road to clean, appropriate for the ages of any children involved.

Supplies to be provided will include gloves, bags and safety vests.

"This is a program that helps to keep our neighborhoods 'clean and green,'" the news release said.

Volunteers provide "just a couple of hours to make a difference in their neighborhood. All are encouraged to get involved."

The news release notes that the volunteers will be cleaning roads that are heavily traveled and hit hard with trash.

Clean Communities is also interested in identifying businesses interested in cleaning or possibly "adopting" a jughandle, the news release said. Existing Adopt-a-Road groups may arrange to have supplies picked up earlier in the week.