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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 50 tons (101,560 pounds) of debris during the Ensley North and Ensley South Neighborhood Cleanups in January and February, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The events allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.
The Ensley North Neighborhood Cleanup on Jan. 16 saw great participation from residents, with about 27,560 pounds of yard waste, 28,140 pounds of bulk waste, 231 tires and 1,660 pounds of household hazardous waste placed at curbside for pickup.
The Ensley South Neighborhood Cleanup on Feb. 14 also had great participation, with about 18,500 pounds of yard waste, 17,000 pounds of bulk waste, 94 tires and 2,200 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. Since 2016, more than 1,843 tons (3,686,020 pounds) of debris were collected and disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency's Safe Neighborhood Program.
The county's neighborhood cleanup program is hosted by the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency's Safe Neighborhood Program. Local partners include Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Works, Animal Services and Road Prison, along with Keep Pensacola Beautiful and the City of Pensacola Sanitation Department.
For more information about upcoming neighborhood cleanups, visit myescambia.com/cleanup or contact Glenn Griffith, Environmental Program Manager, at 850-595-3538 or [email protected]. Like Escambia County on Facebook and follow @MyEscambia on Twitter for updates about neighborhood cleanups and other community events.
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