Nearly 155 Tons of Trash Removed During Pasco County Cleanup

New Port Richey FL

24 March, 2022

9:57 AM

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PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Moon Lake Estates area of Pasco County is a lot cleaner thanks to the efforts of Pasco County's Code Enforcement and Solid Waste teams. They joined forces the first weekend of March to help the community get rid of nearly 155 tons of trash, nearly double the 78 tons collected in 2021. "We had another amazing year at the Moon Lake Community Cleanup event," said Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick. "It was great to see the community come together for the most successful cleanup in this area to date. Thank you to the volunteers and Pasco team members who made this event possible." In all, 25.6 tons of hazardous materials and 128.72 tons of solid waste debris were collected. Pasco County hosts community cleanup events to give customers a convenient opportunity to get rid of trash, debris and hazardous materials that might otherwise lead to code violations or illegal dumping. See an area that needs to be cleaned up? Report illegal dumping, so county crews can take action: Click Illegal Dumping on the MyPasco App.Email: [email protected] Call: 727.847.2411 If you'd like Pasco's Proactive Code Enforcement (PACE) Team to take a look at potential issues in your community, fill out a Proactive Neighborhood Assessment Form.