Join a group of Paxton, Massachusetts, residents committed to cleaning up trash and litter from our town and keeping Paxton litter-free and beautiful!
Cleanup Dates
Monday, April 22 (Earth Day!) through Wednesday, May 1, 2024
How to Help
Step 1: Choose an area of town!
Be sure to complete the volunteer form.
Step 2: Pick up trash!
The cleanup dates are April 22 through May 1, but any day is a great day to pick up trash.
Be sure to wear gloves and be safe - watch for cars and hazardous materials and broken glass.
Step 3: Dispose of the trash!
Bring the trash to the dumpster at Paxton Town Hall, 697 Pleasant St., Paxton MA 01612.
Please note: the dumpster is for bagged trash collected during the cleanup!
Step 4: Spread the word!
Tell you friends and post a picture of your crew to social media with the cleanup hashtags:
#PickItUpPaxton
#NoMooreLitter
#EarthDay2024
#PaxtonMA
Like us on Facebook, post to Paxton Neighbors, and tag us @PickItUpPaxton.
Step 5: Celebrate!
You've earned it!
The Dumpster
Updated LOCATION - Town Hall
Thank you to Pellegrino Trucking, who has donated the dumpster for the duration of the cleanup!
Residents can bring collected litter to the dumpster - do not drop off hazardous materials or prohibited items (see below) - from Monday, April 22 (Earth Day) through Wednesday, May 1.
Where?
Paxton Town Hall
Dumpster Restrictions
Dumpster is for the trash and litter collected during the cleanup, not for personal use.
No hazardous materials (gasoline, motor oils, propane tanks, flammable liquids, oil-based paints, car or motorcycle batteries, antifreeze)
No cement, brick, stone, dirt.
No yard waste – grass, trees, leaves, bushes etc.
No appliances or electronics.
No box springs, mattresses.
No tires.
No power equipment/yard tools.
Do not overload dumpster - nothing over the top.
Please follow the guidelines - this is a donated dumpster and a volunteer-run event.