Together We Can Invest In Our Town
Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet.
This year the town has designed two ways to participate in the effort to keep Upton clean and green! Volunteers can either attend our Kick-off Event on April 20th between 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at the VFW to pick-up supplies OR pick-up purple bags April 20th through May 3rd at the Upton Town Hall, Community Center or Soul Fuel Cafe. For more information, see details below.
Independent Trash Pick-up
April 19 - May 3
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pmFriday, 8:00 am to noon
ORVisit the Community Center LibraryLibrary Hours: · Monday 9a · Tues, Weds, Thurs 9 am-8 pm · Fri, Sat 9 am-4 pm. ORSoul Fuel Cafe
Tues - Friday:8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Fr
Kick-off Event
April 19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at the Upton VFW Post to pick-up complimentary bags, gloves, and pickers.
Event FAQ
Volunteer: All volunteers must sign-up for the event to help our organizers coordinate trash bag pick-ups
Safety Waiver: View the volunteer waiver here
Where do I place the bags? When you've finished collecting trash, please leave the purple bags in a visible spot on the side of the road you selected when filling out the volunteer form. The Upton DPW will collect all bags and properly dispose the litter throughout the program
Event and Supply Pick-up Locations
Upton VFW
April 20 Only
Upton Town Hall
April 19 - May 3
Soul Fuel Café
April 19 - May 3
Safety Tips
Clean-up in the direction of oncoming traffic and closely supervise children
Wear bright colored clothing and gloves
Do not pick up trash in poison ivy unless you have a grabbing tool.
If you find any unusual items or if they looks dangerous in any way, leave it behind and contact the Upton Police Department
If you find a needle, syringe, or any drug paraphernalia, do not attempt to collect or touch it and contact the Upton Police Department
Perform regular tick checks throughout the day