MOBILE TRASH UNIT GEARS UP FOR THIRD YEAR
The Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) Mobile Trash Unit (MTU) initiative is gearing up for its third year and program organizers are once again seeking volunteers to participate in the litter cleanup events throughout the year.
Launched in 2010, this program targets roadside litter in Forsyth County. Two different opportunities exist for citizens to get involved with the MTU litter cleanups – the Family Mobile Trash Unit and the High School Mobile Trash Unit.
Family Mobile Trash Unit
The Family MTU cleanups are designed for volunteers of all ages and groups of all types. It provides a monthly opportunity for volunteers to get out and make a difference in addressing litter issues around the county. This MTU will meet every third Sunday at 3 p.m. Locations for cleanups will change each month based on need and will be announced to participants the week prior to the cleanup via email. 2012 dates for the Family MTU cleanups are January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16.
High School Mobile Trash Unit
The High School MTU focuses on providing high school students with monthly service opportunities and a chance to have a direct impact on the beauty of Forsyth County. This group will meet every second Thursday at 4 p.m. Locations for cleanups will change each month based on need and will be announced to participants the week prior to the cleanup via email. 2012 dates for the High School MTU cleanups are January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
“The Mobile Trash Unit initiative has had strong participation in its first two years,” KFCB Community Outreach Specialist Kevin Smith said. “We are looking to keeping the program’s momentum going, and hope to have even more participants take part in the MTU cleanups in 2012.”
To register for one of the MTU cleanups, visit www.connectforsyth.org. For more information, please call Kevin Smith at 678.513.5892 or email kdsmith@forsythco.com.
 
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