Spruce up Alachua! Great American Cleanup

ALACHUA – The City of Alachua will join thousands of communities nationwide on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the 2025 Great American Cleanup, the country’s largest annual community improvement program.

The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with volunteers gathering to participate in a variety of cleanup and beautification projects across the city. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m., and lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the event.

This annual event stands as Alachua County's most extensive community volunteer improvement project of its kind, drawing residents from all walks of life to contribute to the betterment of their surroundings. The City is encouraging volunteers of all ages to take part, with projects designed to accommodate a range of ability and skill levels.

“We are proud to participate each year in the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program,” said Rodolfo Valladares, assistant city manager and former public services director. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the Good Life Community to showcase one of our core values: neighbors helping neighbors.”

Participants will be provided with trash bags, safety vests, gloves, maps, instructions, and any necessary tools to complete their assigned projects.

The City of Alachua’s Great American Cleanup is part of the national effort by the same name that is the nation’s largest volunteer community improvement program that motivates individuals to take greater responsibility for the beautification of their community and the collection of litter. More than 20,000 communities across the United States participate in the Great American Cleanup each spring, working to improve neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces.

Volunteers should gather at 8 a.m. at Alachua City Hall, located at 15100 N.W. 142^nd Terrace, Alachua.

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