The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and Keep Newport Beautiful are currently recruiting teams to participate in the “Trashiest Team” contest during the Great Arkansas Clean-Up. Businesses, organizations and individuals are asked to form a four to six person team that will pick up trash on a one-mile stretch of road (approximately) either Friday, Sept. 11 or Saturday, Sept. 12. Teams will be competing for the “Trashiest Team” title and plaque, determined by the team that collects the most trash.
Don’t forget that this contest is not limited to roads only – your team could also consider cleaning up a ditch or lake bank too!
Last year’s contest had 120 participants who collected 175 bags of trash throughout the county.
Trash pick-up will last approximately one to two hours. Teams are asked to meet at Lockwood Park at 9 a.m. on their chosen day for assignments and contest information. Arrangements can also be made to pick up items in advance. Teams are asked to bring their own supplies such as gloves and sticks. Trash bags will be provided for the event. Participants will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last.
Anyone wishing to participate in Jackson County’s cleanup may do so without forming a team. Volunteers may consider cleaning up their own area or a neighborhood park.
Entry forms are available at the Chamber office by calling 523-3618 or email director@newportarchamber.org. Deadline to enter a team is Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and Keep Newport Beautiful are currently recruiting teams to participate in the “Trashiest Team” contest during the Great Arkansas Clean-Up. Businesses, organizations and individuals are asked to form a four to six person team that will pick up trash on a one-mile stretch of road (approximately) either Friday, Sept. 11 or Saturday, Sept. 12. Teams will be competing for the “Trashiest Team” title and plaque, determined by the team that collects the most trash.
Don’t forget that this contest is not limited to roads only – your team could also consider cleaning up a ditch or lake bank too!
Last year’s contest had 120 participants who collected 175 bags of trash throughout the county.
Trash pick-up will last approximately one to two hours. Teams are asked to meet at Lockwood Park at 9 a.m. on their chosen day for assignments and contest information. Arrangements can also be made to pick up items in advance. Teams are asked to bring their own supplies such as gloves and sticks. Trash bags will be provided for the event. Participants will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last.
Anyone wishing to participate in Jackson County’s cleanup may do so without forming a team. Volunteers may consider cleaning up their own area or a neighborhood park.
Entry forms are available at the Chamber office by calling 523-3618 or email director@newportarchamber.org. Deadline to enter a team is Wednesday, Sept. 9.
