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Santa Rosa Clean Community System, Inc. - Clean-Up Santa Rosa

Through Clean-Up Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Clean Community System coordinates Santa Rosa and the community's participation in local and nationwide litter removal and prevention programs.

We are an affiliate of Keep American Beautiful.

Litter Prevention Research and experience prove that litter (intentional or unintentional pollution resulting from consumer waste products being carelessly handled or improperly disposed) attracts more litter. A clean community, by contrast, discourages littering and raises local living standards and quality of life.

County Litter Ordinance

With the passing of the county litter ordinance, Sheriff’s deputies can now write citations, issue warnings and make arrests regarding almost any litter, illegal dumping or public nuisance. This has especially helped in the illegal dumping problems at our recycling sites.

Deputies Greg Barnes and Mike Ault deal with environmental enforcement

Want to see the ordinance? Go to the library of ordinances and search on keyword "litter".

Littering is unlawful .. quoted from the ordinance " Violations of this article will constitute a second degree misdemeanor. Each day that the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Violations shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) and/or a sentence of not more than sixty (60) days."

Great American Clean-Up

A nationwide event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful. Santa Rosa holds this event, county wide, the third Saturday in April to coincide with Earth Day.

Santa Rosa's, 2008 Great American Clean-Up - see where we had volunteers and how many folks participated.

Adopt-A-Spot

Adopt-A-Spot is another great way to participate in Clean-Up Santa Rosa. County roads, parks, recycling centers, or any other public area can be adopted by your group or organization as your area to keep clean. It's easy and you only need to clean the area 6 times a year.

Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup

International Coastal Cleanup Day
Splash for Trash
Help make clean beaches and waters a reality

Santa Rosa's event was September 20, 2008 ... Watch for our 2009 participation date.

Santa Rosa Clean Community
Protecting and enhancing our environment through education, awareness and action.

In 2007 we had 302 volunteers and 2008 we had 314.
Come and join us in 2009.

Rivers Clean-up

Rivers Clean-up is Santa Rosa Clean Community's longest running program! 24 years this year!! Groups and individual participate to clean-up the river.

The U.S. Navy supports and participates in this event significantly.

In 2007 we had 350 volunteers and in 2008, 365 volunteers involved in this very worthwhile activity.
Make plans to join us in 2009.

2008 Flyer

Leave No Trace - Santa Rosa Clean Community is a member of Leave No Trace, and supports their philosophy: Enjoy the waterways and outdoor environment, and leave them better because you were there.

First Saturday

This program is coordinated through crime watch groups and homeowners' associations. We work with them to coordinate their effort to clean their neighborhood in an organized and efficient manner. Santa Rosa Clean Community System provides bags, publicity (flyers, etc.) and a dumpster if needed. With the cooperation and support of the area residents we have been very successful with this effort. Examples are the American Farms in East Milton and Skyline in Milton.

Contact us for more information if your area needs our help.

Clunkers Clean-up

Through the cooperation of code enforcement and sheriff's officers and local junk dealers we can coordinate the removal of old junk cars, large appliance or other large heavy metal objects blighting your area.

Contact us for more information.

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