Escambia County recently collected and disposed of more than 25 tons (50,960 pounds) of debris during the May 25 Mayfair Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies. The Mayfair Neighborhood Cleanup saw great participation from residents, with thousands of pounds of yard trash, bulk waste, tires and household hazardous waste placed at curbside for pickup. This cleanup targeted the north Mayfair area between Mobile Highway and between East Madison Drive and Massachusetts Avenue and South Madison Drive.
Another Mayfair Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, covering the south Mayfair area between Mobile Highway and Aquamarine Avenue and between South Madison Drive and West Fairfield Drive. All debris must be at the curb directly in front of your residence by 7 a.m., away from low-hanging lines, poles, fences or mailboxes. Items eligible for removal include household appliances, junk and debris, yard waste, furniture and mattresses, grills, toys and household waste such as tires, paint, batteries and oil.
The neighborhood cleanup initiative involves an aggressive clean-up effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers picking up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture and household items. In 2015, more than 425 tons (851,220 pounds) of debris were collected and disposed of in Escambia County through the program. About 287 tons (574,000 pounds) have been collected so far this year.
The county's neighborhood cleanup program is hosted by the Community Redevelopment Agency, Escambia County Safe Neighborhoods Program and Escambia County Waste Services. Local partners include the City of Pensacola Sanitation Department, Escambia County Environmental Code Enforcement, the Escambia County Road Prison and Keep Pensacola Beautiful.
For more information about upcoming neighborhood cleanups, contact Nick Jordan, Safe Neighborhood Coordinator, Community Redevelopment Agency, at (850) 595-1829 or safeneighborhoods@myescambia.com. Follow @MyEscambia on Twitter for updates about neighborhood cleanups and other community events.
