Environmental Resources Division Charles County Department of Public Works April 20, 2021 Presenters: Frankie Sherman, Chief of Environmental Resources Meg Romero, Recycling & Litter Control Superintendent Clean Charles Initiative
Presenters:Frankie Sherman, Chief of Environmental ResourcesMeg Romero, Recycling & Litter Control Superintendent
Clean Charles Initiative
• Encourage community involvement• Partner with CCSO and civic groups • Recognize volunteers
Project Goals
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A county wide cleanup effort that is part of the Keep Charles County Beautiful initiative sponsored by Charles County Government/Department of Public Works (DPW) in partnership with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Residents are encouraged to clean, repair, and improve neglected, vandalized, or misused public spaces. A cleanup will instill a sense of community and responsibility to keep our homes and common areas safe and clean. Visible results may lead to a better interest and involvement among community members to reduce litter and maintain improved areas throughout the year.
BudgetEnvironmental Service Fund (ESF)
Litter Control Division• $7500 – Community Clean-Ups
Forever Maryland Foundation• Clean Up Green Up Maryland Grant• $4000
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Promotional Items - mask Cleanup Supplies: Trash bags, litter grabbers, gloves, safety vests, and mulch Grant funds through the Keep Maryland Beautiful grant program of the Maryland Environmental Trust, supported by the Forever Maryland Foundation, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Maryland Department of Transportation
• Application• Approval• Distribution of
supplies• Site Leader recruits
volunteers• DPW trash disposal
Cleanup Process
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Community groups, neighborhood associations, school groups, and individuals can submit a Cleanup Application and photos for a specific location. Each location will have an assigned site leader responsible for recruiting and organizing volunteers, overseeing collection of debris, beautification efforts, and submitting a final report. Approved areas and applicants will be provided cleanup supplies. Trash disposal will be provided by DPW. A designated collection area will be determined at each cleanup site. DPW Litter Crews will remove the trash and debris to dispose of at the Charles County Landfill. Main Day will be a Saturday, May 22, 2021 (8 a.m.-Noon); however, cleanups can occur on other days. Registered volunteers receive DPW support. �
Partnerships
Sheriff’sOffice
County Parks
Civic Groups and HOAs
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Coordinate the individual efforts of each partner to prevent duplication of work and/or conflicting projects. Numerous parks and the rail trail available for cleanup project.
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Presented By:Charles County Government
Department of Public Works301-932-3440
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