Several students put their summer vacation to good use in recent days, cleaning the roadsides as part of the Solid Waste Department’s annual summer cleanup programme.
Communities around the territory received daily attention from about 200 student workers between July 11 and Friday, according to Government Information Services.
Solid Waste Manager Anslem Myers said he was heartened by the students’ enthusiasm.
“It is always inspirational to see how these young people take pride in aesthetics of the territory and show community spirit by participating in this campaign,” Mr. Myers said.
The department provided cleanup teams with garbage bags, first-aid kits and safety instructions.
Teams started daily between 6 and 7 a.m. and finished between 11 a.m. and noon. The SWD provided a special pick-up service to assist with the removal of the accumulated waste.
The annual summer clean-up campaign, which has quickly grown in popularity, started more than five years ago as part of the government’s outreach efforts to incorporate young people in beautifying the territory, according to GIS.
The campaign also aims to provide ages 11-16 with an opportunity to gain work experience and learn about environmental stewardship.
The students were recruited at the end of the school term by field supervisors within their communities.