A dedicated litter pickup crew is making a noticeable difference in Springfield as the city prepares to welcome visitors for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff and America’s 250th Celebration, April 30 through May 2.
The Clean Green Waste Impact Initiative, funded by a fee on waste disposed at the city landfill, is supporting expanded litter removal and beautification efforts. According to a community announcement, the initiative enables consistent cleanup operations along major corridors and high-traffic roadways.
Clean Team’s early achievements
Early cleanup efforts have already shown significant results. In just seven days, crews collected more than 550 large bags of litter, amounting to two tons of trash removed from Springfield roadways. The focus of these efforts has been on the shoulders of Kansas Expressway and Highway 13.
The city is in the process of establishing a dedicated litter removal crew called the Clean Team. While current cleanup work is being performed by contracted crews, the goal is to build a team that includes city staff, contracted labor and additional support resources. The Clean Team will concentrate on removing trash from public rights-of-way throughout Springfield…