What does it Mean to plan a neighborhood cleanup Do you love helping Do you love cleaning Do you love your neighborhood Then organize a neighborhood cleanup It’s the right project for you Neighborhoods are where people live People want a clean area But not all areas are clean Some people litter Litter means to drop trash on the ground Some people tag walls Tag means to spray paint Some people neglect their spaces Neglect means to not take care of Some neighborhoods need to be cleaned up 4 CHAPTER ONE
One person can clean up a small area But it would be hard to clean a big area That’s why people organize cleanup events Talk to other organizers Get their opinions 5
KNOW THE LINGO Conservation the protection improvement and use of natural resources Greenbelt an area of natural land around urban areas Hardscape man-made features added to a natural landscape like walkways and walls Leachate liquids that come in contact with waste Open space a cleared area in or near a city Ordinances city laws Roll-offs dumpsters on wheels Rural farm area Sanitation waste disposal services Softscape the natural elements of an area like plants and trees Suburban area outside of a city with many homes Urban city area with businesses and apartments Zoning land areas for specific purposes 6
Neighborhood cleanups are events People meet up They work together They bring the area back to life They clean They wash They pick up litter They get rid of trash Cleanup events make people feel good You’ll plan You’ll make new friends You’ll serve the community You’ll keep communities clean The best part is you’ll have fun They help people feel pride People complete a task They see the results of their work They see a clean neighborhood This is good for everyone These events build teamwork They build a sense of community They bring people together Introduce yourself to new people 7
