Pictured above, a before and after view of Peacock Street.
Macon-Bibb County and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s (KMBBC) new initiative, Clean Streets Matter, continued for the third week, resulting in hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and debris removed from the streets, new neighborhood cleanups scheduled, dozens of service requests filled or submitted, and more.
“We can do so much for our neighborhoods just by cleaning up the trash and debris, from improving pride in our community to improving public safety to increasing tourism and economic development,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “Each week so far, our crews and neighborhood groups have made huge progress with our Clean Streets Matter initiative, and I want to challenge each of you to join us in some way.”
In the third week of Clean Streets Matter, 78 new service requests were opened, and there are currently 373 open requests. By cleaning up 30 illegal dumps, 127.71 tons (255,420 pounds) of trash, furniture, appliances, and more were removed from the streets, curbs, and rights of way. Additionally, 97.9 tons of yard waste was collected by the Solid Waste Department from 1,702 stops along its normal routes.
“My phone is ringing regularly and the emails keep coming in, all because people are wanting to know how they can help,” says Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Caroline Childs. “To me, this is what it means to be proud of Macon-Bibb County: for so many people stepping forward to do a little bit of good next to each other and making a huge impact.”
Since announcing Clean Streets Matter, five clean-ups have happened (including one this past weekend) and 13 more are scheduled or being planned. See below for a list of dates and areas and contact KMBB at (478) 330-7054 for information on how you can help them.
“We can and are making a huge difference in our neighborhoods by coordinating our efforts in focused areas, and I’m proud to see people coming together behind these efforts,” adds Mayor Miller. “Join us as you’re able and help show everyone that clean streets matter because Macon-Bibb matters.”
Upcoming Cleanups
- Bartlett Crossing Neighborhood, Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Vineville Historic District, Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Lynmore Estates, February 10
- Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Association, Saturday, Feb. 13, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Southern Lane (Hartley Bridge), Saturday, Feb. 20
Cleanups being planned
- Madden Avenue Area
- Pleasant Hill, Cherokee Heights, and Vineville Neighborhood Associations
- Wesleyan Woods
- East Macon (Around Sundale/ Sparkle Ave)
- Bellevue
- Shirley Hills
- Cavalier Drive businesses
- Bloomfield
About Clean Streets Matter
Clean Streets Matter kicked off in Historic Pleasant Hill on Friday, January 15, by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller –Commissioners, representatives from Keep-Macon Bibb Beautiful (KMBB), residents of the neighborhood, and crews from the Public Works, Solid Waste, and Parks & Beautification Department.
The goal of this initiative is to more effectively identify and clean up illegal dumps, piles of waste and debris, dead animals, downed trees, eviction material and more, as well as to engage residents to host neighborhood cleanups. A website has been launched to show people a map of open and closed issues, and to provide them a way to request other services. Click here to view the interactive map and report issues not already on it.
Once an area has been cleaned, Macon-Bibb County needs the community’s assistance in keeping it that way by reporting areas of concern, reporting people and companies illegally dumping trash, and holding neighborhood cleanups. To report areas that need to be cleaned, click here, and to report someone dumping trash on the street, call 478-751-7500.
To hold a cleanup and receive support like pickers, bags, and maybe a dumpster, people can register through KMBB by clicking here.