Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature is pleased to announce that Sullivan County’s Annual Roadside Litter Pluck Event will take place from April 1 through June 30, 2021.
The County will waive the waste disposal fee for roadside litter plucked bags, through the County’s Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department and the Division of Public Works.
Parks, Agriculture & Sustainability Policy Committee Chair and District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez encourages County residents to check with their local municipalities, as there are several organized litter pluck events being planned throughout the County.
“Participation in a town- or village-organized litter pluck event is a great opportunity for our residents to help combat litter at a local level,” he affirmed.
“We need to look our best, and Litter Pluck is a hassle-free, cost-free way to spruce up our communities – and a great way to get out of the house to cure that COVID-induced ‘cabin fever’!” added District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, chair of the Public Works Committee.
Residents who wish to participate in the County’s Roadside Litter Pluck may pick up their free labeling stickers (which adhere to clear garbage bags to identify them as roadside litter) along with program guidelines on or after March 22 at their town or village hall or County-operated transfer station.
While no coupons are required, all Roadside Litter Plucked refuse must be placed in clear bags and an event sticker adhered to the bag. Participants will be asked to register at the County-operated Transfer Station at the time of disposal. Please follow all required social distancing guidelines.
For more information about Litter Pluck, please call Sullivan County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Beautification at 845-807-0287 or email scparks@sullivanny.org.