This year’s Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, held in conjunction with the state-wide litter sweep campaign, will be held Saturday, April 20 through Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Terri Hedrick, chair of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was recently on air to encourage all citizens of Vance County to spend time outdoors improving the community by cleaning up trash and debris.
“We ask all who are able to participate to please clean up around homes, churches, businesses, schools, city streets and county roads,” said Hedrick.
Gloves, reflective vests, recycling bags and trash bags are available for interested participants at the City Operations Center, 900 S. Beckford Drive, and at the Vance County School’s Administrative Office, 1724 Graham Avenue, in Henderson.
The litter sweep will culminate in the Annual Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to be held in the front parking lot of the City Operations Center on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers and vendors will be accepting a variety of items including old paint, insecticides, pesticides, cleaning products, electronics, televisions, computer hardware, cardboard, metal, aluminum cans, plastic, glass and newspapers/magazines in addition to other recyclables.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office will also be on site to collect out-of-date medications, including prescription and over-the-counter varieties.
Shredding trucks will be available to securely dispose of participants’ personal documents.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free, legal and environmentally-safe means of recycling older items.