LARGO, MD - Prince George’s County invites community organizations, schools and businesses to join us for the annual countywide Fall 2016 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ on Saturday, October 29, 2016.

“‘Clean Up Green Up’ is an opportunity for residents to beautify their neighborhoods by coming together for a day of cleaning, weeding, mulching and litter removal,” said Darrell B. Mobley, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T). “This event provides residents, schools and businesses with an opportunity to partner with Prince George’s County Government, the Neighborhood Design Center, Keep Prince George’s County Beautiful, Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to keep Prince George’s County clean and green.”

The Department of Public Works and Transportation will provide plastic gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and a maximum of ten bags of mulch and litter grabbers for the ‘Clean Up Green Up’ for registered participants. Supplies and mulch will be available for pick up at the Maintenance Facility located at 8400 D’Arcy Road in Forestville on Wednesday, October 26 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The application deadline for the Fall 2016 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ is Friday, September 16, 2016.

Students who participate in the ‘Clean Up Green Up’ will receive community service credits. Verification forms for community service are available at the schools.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call DPW&T’s Office of Highway Maintenance at 301-499-8523 or e-mail Samantha Vannaseng at SVannaseng@co.pg.md.us.
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