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Commission recognizes Marion Oaks volunteer crew for litter cleanups and 49.78‑ton pickup
Summary
The board presented a Community Impact Award to Marion Oaks volunteer Miguel Sanchez and his crew for monthly cleanups; speakers said the group coordinates with schools and MSTU general services and recently contributed to a large county pickup that collected approximately 49.78 tons of trash.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19 presented the Community Impact Award to Miguel Sanchez and the Marion Oaks Beautification Crew for volunteer litter‑cleanup work in Marion Oaks.
Why it matters: County staff said volunteer cleanup and education programs reduce litter, improve safety and community appearance, and complement county solid‑waste efforts.
Solid‑waste resource liaison Lacey Larimore described the volunteer group’s monthly cleanups and said the crew coordinated with local schools to allow students to earn volunteer hours. Larimore thanked the group for participating in the county’s Adopt‑A‑Road program and for helping organize community cleanups.
Miguel Sanchez told the board the group has 24 regular volunteers and works mostly on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 8:00 a.m. He credited local partners and MSTU general services. Henry Munoz, chairman of the MSTU general services board, said the recent large trash pickup collected about 49.78 tons.
Commission comments: Commissioners praised the volunteers for their long‑term service, noted the heat and challenges of summer cleanup work, and encouraged continued education and outreach in Marion Oaks.
Ending: The board and staff presented certificates and thanked the volunteers and partner organizations for keeping Marion Oaks clean.
