Great East End Cleanup Coming Soon

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Volunteers are readying for an annual effort to keep the East End's vistas pristine.

The Great East End Clean-Up, an effort to remove litter and debris from public areas throughout Southampton Town, will take place on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, according to a release.

Every spring, hundreds of residents of all ages participate in the program to clean-up locations such as roadsides, trails, parks, and beaches.

Last year, more than 750 volunteers removed more than 60 tons of litter and debris, including 3.5 tons of metal that was sorted for recycling, from beaches, parks, trails, and roadsides, officials said.

This year Councilwoman Christine Scalera will be joining the Moriches Bay Project and more than 20 volunteers on April 22 to clean up the bays and beachfronts in Westhampton Dunes.

“The Great East End Clean Up has become an annual tradition that many of our residents look forward to and I am excited to continue this annual event for our town and to be joining the Moriches Bay Project,” Scalera said.

For additional information, or to register, please visit the Southampton Town website by clicking here and follow the link for the Great East End Clean-Up on the homepage, or contact Rick Hodgson at (631) 283-5210. Individuals as well as groups are welcome to sign up.

The deadline for registration is Monday, April 17.