HomeMy WebLinkAboutNeighborhood Cleanup MJ 3 22 17
Organizing a
Neighborhood
Cleanup
Department of
Code Enforcement
City of South Bend
Improving Our Quality of Life by
Engaging Our Residents and
Neighborhoods
Do not go onto private property! We can
only clean public areas such as: alleys,
sidewalks, streets, and tree lawns. We can
also clean vacant lots or yards of vacant
houses.
Work in pairs or groups.
Always wear gloves.
Wear proper shoes (i.e. no open-toed
shoes, flip-flops, etc.).
Place litter and trash in BLACK BAGS
ONLY.
Don’t make bags too heavy to lift. If you
need help lifting something, ask someone
for help.
Broken glass should be placed in
cardboard boxes so bags don’t break.
Don’t pick up any needles / drug
paraphernalia,
Do not touch any knives, guns, or weapons
you find! Immediately notify one of the
leaders so police may be called.
Be aware of your surroundings!
Code Enforcement Provides:
1. Heavy Duty Trash Bags
2. Latex and/or Canvas Gloves
3. Dumpsters, Dump Trucks, Loaders (as
needed)
4. Assistance with Planning Event
5. Leadership and Support During
Event
Considering organizing a neighborhood
cleanup? Consider this:
Litter and debris have a negative effect on
everyone. It...
Reduces Property Values
Increases Risk of Crime
Increases Risk of Wildlife /
Rodent Infestation
Increases Unlawful/
Uncontrolled Dumping
Reduces Neighborhood Pride
Neighborhood cleanups positively impact
neighborhoods. They…
Promote Volunteerism (great
opportunity for students)
Form Relationships among
Neighbors
Increase Curb Appeal
Promote Ownership in both
Homes and Neighborhoods
Strengthen Relationships with
Neighborhood Associations
Rev. 3.22.17 MJ
Contact Us!
Code Enforcement
13th Floor County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
574-235-9486
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Website: https://www.southbendin.gov/
A neighborhood cleanup is a
coordinated effort between Code
Enforcement, the Neighborhood
Enforcement Action Team (NEAT Crew),
neighborhood associations and
local volunteers.
The goal of a neighborhood
cleanup is to remove trash and
debris littering a targeted
neighborhood.
IT IS A CLEAN UP;
NOT A CLEAN OUT
A cleanup is not used to allow residents to
purge their homes of unwanted items or
yard waste.
If you or someone you know needs to
remove large items or yard waste, please
call 311 to schedule a
special pick-up.
1. A neighborhood association contacts Code
Enforcement to establish a date and time for
the cleanup.
Note:
◘ Code Enforcement needs three (3)
weeks notice to coordinate a
cleanup.
◘ Cleanups are typically
scheduled on Saturdays between
8am and noon.
2. The neighborhood association is
responsible for recruiting volunteers and
establishing block captains/group leaders.
3. Code Enforcement and the neighborhood
association will set boundaries and create a
map for volunteers.
4. Area Code Enforcement inspector(s) will
blitz the area prior to cleanup to get larger
items removed prior to the cleanup.
5. Neighborhood association will seek food/
drink donations for volunteers.
6. Neighborhood association will advertise the
event on Facebook, Twitter and notify the
press.
7. Neighborhood leaders of event and Code
Enforcement will meet one week prior to the
event to discuss details of cleanup.
Organizers—Before Cleanup:
Meet before all volunteers arrive
Assign work groups to areas
Designate leaders for areas
Obtain contact information of leaders
Designate runners for bags & gloves
Introductions
All—Before Cleanup:
Meet at central location
Distribute maps
Safety instructions
All—During Cleanup:
Work in teams/pairs to clean assigned
area(s)
Designated person(s) take photos before,
during and after cleanup
All—After Cleanup:
Meet at bag drop off location(s)
Load trucks
Return to central location
Turn in any extra gloves and/or bags
Organizers—After Cleanup
Thank you speech
Thank you post on social media to
volunteers and people/businesses who
donated supplies, food or drink
Post pictures from the day on social
media
Provide feedback to Code Enforcement