The city of Mobile is teaming up with Alabama People Against a Littered State (ALPALS) to support the “Don’t Drop it on Alabama” Spring Cleanup this April and May.
The first organized community cleanup will be hosted by Dog River Clearwater Revival and will focus on the areas around Baumhauer-Randle Park on 1909 Duval Street in Mobile. The cleanup and collection of litter will take place on April 17, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cleanup supplies such as litter grabbers, bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided by the City of Mobile.
Dog River Clearwater Revival is a 26-year-old nonprofit organization based in Mobile. Their watershed covers 95 square miles with Mobile, making it the largest in the city and one of the largest in the state.
Programs across the county and state use the month of April to emphasize the importance of community clean ups. The Annual âDonât drop it on Alabamaâ statewide spring cleanup event is a year-round program, but it needs community support.
The Alabama People Against A Littered State (PALS) is a statewide organization dedicated to making Alabama more beautiful by sponsoring programs focused on cleaning up litter in the state s streets, streams, campuses and coastlines.
Roger Byrd with the countyâs solid waste management said this initiative takes place all year round and the organization has provided him with trash bags for residents, groups and organizations who would like to help clean up litter in their communities.