COG announces county cleanup program, free landfill passes and spring volunteer days
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Councilman Hamner outlined the county cleanup drive tied to Earth Day with road and trail sign-ups for groups, three free landfill dumps per signed group and two resident free-dump days in May.
Councilman Hamner presented the COG with details of the countywide cleanup program planned around Earth Day. The program offers groups and organizations a punch pass that is valid for three free dumps at the landfill and provides free trash bags and guidance for adopting road or trail segments.
Hamner asked civic groups, churches and school organizations to sign up to clean sections of county roads and trails. He said state roads can be left in orange bags for state pickup, while county road or trail bags should be taken to the landfill or scheduled with county roads staff. Two resident free-dump days were scheduled for Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17; residents may be asked to show identification to confirm residency.
Questions from attendees addressed how service members without Utah driver's licenses can participate. County staff said mailed Dugway addresses and valid military ID are acceptable forms of verification for service members and that the roads department provides punch cards and bags when groups register.
Why it matters: The cleanup program reduces roadside dumping, provides a cost-free disposal option for volunteer groups and coordinates municipal and state pickup for different road types. The COG planned to circulate registration materials digitally to encourage participation.