Growing concerns about litter have been expressed by Henryetta residents as well as local civic groups as the Highway to Henryetta concert nears.
Growing concerns about litter have been expressed by Henryetta residents as well as local civic groups as the Highway to Henryetta concert nears.
Most visible areas littered with refuse that visitors will notice are from Dewar Junction south to Main Street, west from Main to Cowboy Corner, south under the I-40 overpass, New Lake Road as well as all along Trudgeon Street. After an extended morn
After an extended morning drive and a long walk on Monday morning, the amount of refuse on the side of the roadways of those routes was immense. Plans are being finalized
Plans are being finalized by local civic groups as well as residents for cleanup days that will include the availability of roll-off dumpsters over the course of two weekends.
In addition, Henryetta resident, business owner and Nichols Park Restoration Committee Chairman Steve Sanford will host the second annual Great American Cleanup at Nichols Park on Earth Day, Friday, April 22 at 4 p.m.
“Don’t forget to save the date!” Sanford said. “We will meet at the Caretaker’s House at Nichols Park. We can’t wait for our second annual cleanup!”
Gloves, vests, trash bags, water as well as a dumpster will be provided, Sanford added.
There will also be a hot dog roast following the event at the Beach House.
For more information about the Great American Cleanup, visit the Nichols Park Restoration Committee page on Facebook.
Do you know what the scale of the litter problem is?
According to Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, there are nearly 50 billion pieces of litter along roadways and waterways across the U.S. and more than 2,000 pieces of litter per mile.
If you consider the litter problem in Henryetta, that amounts to several thousands of pieces of refuse.
It is evident that the litter problem didn’t happen overnight.
As a community, we can work together and encourage each other to do our part in making our hometown a nicer place.
Starting out is simple; if you see a piece of refuse, pick it up and dispose of it properly.
Let’s take pride in and take back our community in which we call home.
