Volunteers, groups needed to assist Highland County Recycling & Litter Prevention

Highland County Recycling & Litter Prevention is announcing that Highland County has received grant funds from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention to conduct a countywide litter awareness campaign during the months of April and May.

If you are involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, school clubs, church groups, civic groups, or any other group (children or adults), your help is needed.

"We are encouraging groups to sign up to do a litter pickup of any public area in Highland County….it can be your school grounds, ball fields, playgrounds, parks, city and village streets, roads, etc.," said Sandra White, of Highland County Recycling & Litter Prevention.

"You select the area and date, and we will provide you with trash bags, vests and any other supplies needed for the cleanup. We will also need volunteers for the Rocky Fork Lake cleanup which will be held in April."

"As we head into spring and all the outdoor activities that come with it, let’s keep in mind that we all have a responsibility to keep our world litter-free," White said.

"Litter is a costly problem. Highway departments spend millions of tax dollars and many hours annually picking up litter. Whether it be at the lake, at the park, at the fair, at your vacation spot, or just at home, remember to set an example for others, especially children, by not littering."

For more information or to register your group, please call Sandra White at Highland County Recycling, 393-4080.