Acton Clean-Up Day started in South Acton long ago. It was originally organized by Betsy Eldridge, whose son, State Senator Jamie Eldridge, helped expand the event to the entire town.
Clean-Up Day has usually been conducted on a Saturday in late April. Sponsorship has rotated through the years, and has included: the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT), the Acton Climate Action Team (ACAT), the Acton Democratic Town Committee (ADTC), and Green Acton. Green Acton sponsored cleanup days in 2010–2013, but not in 2014. The event was missed by many, and work is underway to revive it for 2015. Stay tuned, or even better, contact us to offer your help.
Typical logistics for cleanup day:
CLEANUP DAY DIRECTIONS
- Come to one of the three sites listed below to pick up trash bags.
- Return the bags full of trash to any of the sites.
- Refreshments provided all day.
SITES
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- Acton Center: lawn in front of Acton Memorial Library on Rt. 27
- South Acton: Jones Tavern on Rt. 27 north of the commuter rail bridge
- West Acton: parking lot at Douglas School on Elm Street
SPONSORS
Town of Acton including the Natural Resources Department, Highway Department, Acton Municipal Properties Department, Acton Citizens for Environmental Safety, Acton Democratic Town Committee, Acton Republican Town Committee, and local businesses.