Fall Community Pickup - Call for Resident Volunteers

Posted October 24, 2022
Dear Neighbors, we had a successful litter cleanup in the spring (thank you!) and would like to repeat it in the fall. 

Though fallen foliage poses a challenge for spotting litter, we can still make an impact! Please join if you are available.

Call for Volunteers:
Roadside Litter Cleanup FALL 2022 in the Village of Tuxedo Park
When: Sunday 10/30/22 8am - 9:30am 
Who: Any Village resident / property owner / family member
What: Cleanup of roadside litter
Where: Inside the Village of Tuxedo Park, any public roads 
Why: We can make an impact to keep paper, plastic and other litter  out of our forests and waterways, including our reservoirs. It's an opportunity to come together for a good cause and walk to get some exercise for an hour or so!

How to participate: 
Please email me indicating your interest in helping and the roadway/area you would like to patrol and clean up. Knowing who wants to participate and where, we can spread volunteers to some key areas. Any time you can dedicate is appreciated.

Please reply email as follows to indicate participation and street location:
Jacob Matthews: [email protected], or text cell: 914.588.8001

IF you would like to pick up a couple of large contractor style garbage bags and some basic latex gloves, I will leave some at Village Hall on Saturday 10/29 for you to pick up.

No matter where you are patrolling:
1. Watch for traffic
2. Wear bright-colored and reflective clothing
3. Do not pick up sharp objects with your hands; please utilize a tool. (more info below)
4. Do not enter private property - reach from the roadside and gather what you can!
Basic tools such as this one can be picked up on Amazon or at local home improvement stores https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-FitPlus-Premium-Reacher-Warranty/dp/B06XH4ZZL9/

The Village will provide the option to drop off any garbage in closed bags at the DPW in case you don't want to take the garbage home.

Thanks for participating if you can.

Sincerely,
Jake 

Jacob Matthews
87 Pine Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987

cell - 914.588.8001