Prince George’s County Invites Residents to Participate in the

Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’

​LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County invites community organizations, schools and businesses to join us for the annual countywide Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

“’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 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 registration deadline to participate in the ‘Clean Up Green Up,’ is Friday, September 18, 2015.  You can sign up here. For registered participants, The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) 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.’ Supplies and mulch will be available for pick up at the Maintenance Facility located at 8400 D’Arcy Road in Forestville, MD on Wednesday, October 14 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  If residents did not have the opportunity to register for this event they should call (301) 499-8523, for supplies are limited.

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