May 03, 2024
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Operation Clean Sweep in Ottawa

Volunteers clean up highway for Earth Day

By Shaw Local News Network
Getting into the weeds, Char Gaega was one of the many volunteers picking up trash along RT 6 west of Ottawa Monday during Operation Clean Sweep celebrating Earth Day.

Getting into the weeds, Char Gaega was one of the many volunteers picking up trash along RT 6 west of Ottawa Monday during Operation Clean Sweep celebrating Earth Day. ( Tom Sistak For Shaw Media )

Celebrating Earth Day, volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep by picking up trash Monday along U.S. 6 west of Ottawa. The volunteers cleanup for three hours on the north and south sides of U.S. 6.

The event began at 4 p.m., launching from the Alfano’s Pizza, with a pair of shuttle buses contributed by the Bill Walsh Auto Group running every 15 minutes to get volunteers where they were needed.

Volunteers were provided bright-colored vests thanks in part to a donation from Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty.

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Getting into the thickets an estimated 30 volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep by picking up trash along RT 6 west of Ottawa Monday. The volunteers cleanup for 3 hours on the north and south sides of RT 6.

Getting into the thickets an estimated 30 volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep by picking up trash Monday, April 22, 2024, along U.S. 6 west of Ottawa. The volunteers cleanup for 3 hours on the north and south sides of U.S. 6. ( Tom Sistak For Shaw Media )

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