Cantonment Neighborhood Cleanup Collects 23 Tons Of Debris

October 22, 2016

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 23 tons (46,180 pounds) of debris during a recent Cantonment Neighborhood Cleanup,  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 Cantonment Neighborhood Cleanup saw great participation from residents, with about 13,000 pounds of yard trash, 26,680 pounds of bulk waste, 3,900 pounds of tires and 2,600 pounds of household hazardous waste were placed at curbside for pickup, Escambia County officials said Friday.

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 500 tons (1,007,760 pounds) have been collected so far this year.

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2 Responses to “Cantonment Neighborhood Cleanup Collects 23 Tons Of Debris”

  1. M in Bratt on October 25th, 2016 4:48 am

    I have to ask why the citizens that keep and maintain their neighborhoods are forced to pay the clean up costs of the neighborhoods that don’t? The residents of these neighborhoods choose to allow the trash and filth to accumulate, let em live in it.

  2. Fhg on October 22nd, 2016 4:03 am

    What neighborhood?

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