CITYWIDE FALL ‘TREK FOR TRASH’ CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4TH, 2014

The City of Clovis would like to invite area residents and organizations to join in the annual “Trek for Trash” fall cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, 2014. The cleanup will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Parks and Recreation located at 500 Sycamore.

“I would like to thank all the organizations and individuals who have come to help clean up our community during past clean up days,” advised Clovis City Commissioner Fidel Madrid, Friday. “Trek for Trash is a great opportunity to come together to clean up the entryways and other parts of the city to improve the appearance of our town.”

Trek for Trash is sponsored by the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful program and the City of Clovis. As in previous years, individuals or groups who would like to come and help clean up our community can sign up either before or on the day of the event. If you would like to sign up for the event, please contact City Administration at 769-7828 or Parks & Recreation at 769-7870. All participants will be provided with a t-shirt, gloves and trash bags to help with the cleanup activities around town.

Between noon, Friday, October 3rd, 2014 and noon, Monday, October 6th, 2014, dumping fees at the Clovis Regional Landfill will be waived for Clovis/Curry County residents, including up to nine passenger vehicle tires per household.

For further information regarding joining the cleanup activities, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 575-769-7828 or e-mail administration@cityofclovis.org.