Council recognizes volunteer ‘Litter Free Upland’ organizer after monthly cleanups
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The council awarded a certificate to Joshua Day and acknowledged the Litter Free Upland group’s neighborhood cleanups, which the organizer said includes monthly pickups, a 74‑member Facebook group and one recent 131‑pound collection on a 210 freeway ramp cleanup.
At the June 9 meeting the City Council presented a certificate recognizing Joshua Day for community cleanup work and for organizing Litter Free Upland, a volunteer group that stages regular pickups along the Pacific Electric Trail, downtown and on freeway ramps.
Day told council he started picking up litter while rehabilitating after surgeries and turned the activity into a regular volunteer effort; he said the group’s Facebook page has 74 members, the group holds monthly cleanups open to residents and families, and volunteers reported one 131‑pound pickup on a 210 Freeway on‑ramp. The council and city staff thanked Day and volunteer Stacy for their work and encouraged residents to report large items through the city’s Public Works app rather than moving debris themselves.
Ending Council presented a certificate of recognition and encouraged residents who see volunteers in orange safety gear to honk in support while noting safety guidance for pickups near traffic.
