PRESS ADVISORY

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 13, 2011

Contact: (415) 554-6926

PUBLIC WORKS AND VOLUNTEERS TO KICK OFF SUMMER CLEAN-UP

More than 150 volunteers to participate in beautifying and cleaning the community

San Francisco, CA –Community volunteers will be joined by District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, Department of Public Works, residents, other City agencies and neighborhood partners on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 9 AM at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center at 1050 McAllister Street, to clean neighborhood streets, parks, plazas and ensure the community is clean, green and graffiti free in District 5.

Volunteers will help abate litter, paint out graffiti, clean tree basins, and remove weeds around the district. Lunch is also provided to volunteers. To volunteer: call 641-2600, email volunteer@sfdpw.org or visit www.sfdpw.org.

Recology and its subsidiary the Sunset Scavenger Company is providing Gigantic Three services to residents in District 5 on Saturday morning from 8 am to 12 noon at Baker Street, between Oak and Fell Streets. Residents can schedule an appointment to drop off unwanted household items for proper disposal. Most items are recycled and composted. Proof of residency in District 5 is required. Residents can call (415) 330-1300 to schedule an appointment.

Who:              District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, Department of Public Works, partners and volunteers.

What:             Summer Clean-Up, Community Clean Team in District 5

When:            Saturday, June 18 at 9am – Noon

Where:           Ella Hill Hutch Community Center (1050 McAllister @ Webster)

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