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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County collected and disposed of more than 58 tons (116,980 pounds) of debris during the Aug. 10 Brownsville South 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 Brownsville South Neighborhood Cleanup saw great participation from residents, with 45,000 pounds of yard trash, 65,000 pounds of bulk waste, 5,740 pounds of tires and 1,240 pounds of household hazardous waste placed at curbside for pickup.
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. More than 452 tons (905,000 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 Escambia County Environmental Code Enforcement, the Escambia County Road Prison, the City of Pensacola Sanitation Department 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.
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