Orange County Litter Control Committee Offers Fundraising Opportunity for Groups Interested in Roadside Cleanup
By: Orange County Communications Department
Did you know the Orange County Litter Control Committee (OCLCC) offers a program for local civic groups that allows them to earn some green while keeping Orange green? The Volunteer Trash Pickup Program does just that! In fact, up to $500 can be earned by the participating volunteer group if all conditions of the program are met.
Interested groups should begin by visiting www.orangecountyva.gov/1060/ Volunteer - Trash - Pickup - Program to submit an application. A copy of the organization ’ s W - 9 form will be required. If the application is approved, the group will be assigned a section of road which has been reported as littered. The road to be cleaned up must be
assigned by the OCLCC Coordinator; it is not chosen by the group. A minimum of five volunteers must participate in the cleanup, and at least two miles of road must be completed. The total number of bags collected during the cleanup must be reported to the OCLCC Coordinator. Supplies can be provided to the group using the OCLCC ’ s Challenger Trash Pick Up Kit. These kits contain bags, safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, and more. Kits are available for any Orange County - based group that would like to clean up a road. It does not have to be connected with the fundraising program. The purpose of the kits is to remove
obstacles, like the expense of supplies, that might hinder those interested in removing litter. They originated as an idea from an Orange Elementary School Destination Imagination team, and have been in use for almost five years! Those with questions are encouraged to contact the OCLCC Coordinator, Karen Gibson, at (540) 661 - 5403. For a list of program guidelines and restrictions, please visit the website listed above.
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