Come Saturday Morning…
Joan Maloney and friends helped beautify the Maurice River.
Friends, community team up to prioritize waterway cleanup on a recent Saturday.
The Authority hosted its 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup, sponsored by the Cumberland County Clean Communities Program on Saturday, September 28. The Waterways Cleanup was held in conjunction with the annual Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), hosted by the New Jersey Clean Communities Council.
The ICC is a global event that allows volunteers worldwide to clean litter and debris from lakes, rivers, streams, bays, and beaches.
With the help of The Authority and the Cumberland County Clean Communities program, 175 people registered for the cleanup. The Authority’s Clean Communities program provided gloves, trash bags, and trash pickup after the event to ensure proper disposal.
A total of 2.39 tons (4,780 pounds) of waste and car tires were removed from various locations in Cumberland County and were properly disposed at The Authority’s Solid Waste Complex.
The following groups and volunteers took part in the 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup:
• Cub Scout Pack 25
• Citizens United of the Maurice River removed 84 bags of waste from Alliance Beach.
• Positive Vibes Community Group cleaned Waltman Park in Millville.
• Bridgeton UEZ Trustees
• Downe Township Green Team
• Amcor Millville
• Joan Maloney and Friends
• Greenwich Action Alliance
• The Sheftall Family
• The D’Agostino/DeFrancisco/Hagerty Family
• The Ambrose Family
• The Sahms Family
• Gerda Hoerl
• Easul Martin
“I want to thank all our volunteers for their continuous efforts, as we work together to keep Cumberland County beautiful,” said Samantha DeFrancisco, Cumberland County Recycling and Clean Communities coordinator. “It was great to see so many new and returning volunteers come together to make the 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup another record-breaking event,”
“The Authority and the Cumberland County Clean Communities Program are proud to celebrate 33 years of successful cleanup events,” said Shelly Schneider, president. “The Authority thanks all the volunteers, community groups, and the Clean Communities team as we work together to improve your tomorrow.”
For more information on the Cumberland County Clean Communities Programs, visit www.theauthoritynj.com/clean-communities/.
If you or someone you may know would like to volunteer in a litter cleanup, contact Samantha DeFrancisco at [email protected] or at 856-825-3700, ext. 1270.
