DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Operation Spring Clean Sweep 2019 begins Friday, June 7, according to a press release. The initiative includes free residential curbside collection, paper shredding, litter collection and roadside enhancement activities.

The campaign will feature residential bulky item curbside collection activities on Fridays and Saturdays from June 7 - 29. Curb bumping, streetscaping, litter collection and grass mowing activities will occur in predetermined areas throughout the month of June. A free paper shredding event is also scheduled for Saturday, June 15.

Events and activities are free and only open to residents within the DeKalb County Sanitation Division service area. Proof of residency may be requested for event participation.

Entering its third year, Operation Clean Sweep is a multi-departmental initiative focused on roadside enhancement, litter collection, illegal dumping, and removing debris, trash and grass from streets, neighborhoods, sidewalks, roadway drains and county rights of way.

Information: 404-294-2900, sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov or www.dekalbsanitation.com

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