Cagan Crossings – Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is inviting volunteers to help beautify Lake County by participating in a community cleanup and bulk trash collection event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21 at the Cagan Crossings Community Library, located at 16729 Cagan Oaks in Clermont. From this location participants will work in groups to help beautify the downtown area. All volunteers can pre-register online at https://bit.ly/KLBEvents or register in-person at the event to participate. Volunteer check-in begins at 8:50 a.m.
KLB will provide gloves, safety vests, trash pickers, trash bags and water to those helping to clean the community. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to wear proper attire, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Lake County’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will also be on-site to accept household hazardous waste including paint, fuel, and more. Residents are encouraged to clean their homes and yards and dispose of household bulk trash items, household hazardous waste and excess trash. For residents dropping off items, a photo ID and proof of Lake County address will be required.
Additionally, Lake County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, May 21. Lake County residents with photo I.D. and proof of address may dispose of up to 24 passenger car tires that measure 40 inches or less free of charge. Large commercial tires will not be accepted. Tires can be disposed of at the community cleanup event at the Cagan Crossings Community Library from 9 a.m. – noon.
Sponsored by Keep Lake Beautiful, Lake County Solid Waste and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the event seeks to reduce the number of unsightly waste tires that might be lying around yards, collecting water and creating ideal breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitos.
