Elmsford Rush to the River Trash Cleanup 2024

Join the Elmsford community for the “Elmsford Rush to the River Trash Cleanup” on Sunday, October 13, 2024! This event is open to all ages, giving everyone a chance to come together and help clean up the local river. Hosted by the Elmsford Climate Smart Community Task Force and Groundwork Hudson Valley, this is a great way to make a real difference in keeping our environment clean and beautiful. Invite your friends and family for a meaningful day of service!

Event Details

The day will start with check-in from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Elmsford Deli. A welcome message will follow at 10:00 AM, and by 10:15 AM, volunteers will begin the trash cleanup along the Saw Mill River and County Trail. The cleanup will run until 1:15 PM, with a lunch break from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM to end the day.

Volunteers will remove garbage from the riverbanks and surrounding areas. For those who are able, waders will be available to allow cleanup directly in the river. Please bring your own gloves, bug spray, and water if you can. However, cleanup equipment, trash bags, and a limited supply of gloves will be provided. Don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and long pants to protect against ticks and poison ivy.

Site Supervisors:
Joel Rodriguez, Adrian Rogers, and Meagen Rivera will be supervising the cleanup activities to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Event Location

We will meet at the Elmsford Deli, located at 1 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523. Parking is available across the street on Vreeland Ave, and additional parking spots can be found on Elm Pl. After meeting at the deli, participants will take a short walk to the cleanup site along the river and County Trail.

Event Price and Conditions

This event is free of charge and open to volunteers of all ages. Parking is also free, and all necessary cleanup tools will be provided, although bringing your own gloves is encouraged if possible. No special experience is required—just a willingness to help!

Event Time

The cleanup will take place on Sunday, October 13, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT. Check-in starts at 9:30 AM, so please arrive early to get signed in and ready to go. The event will last for four hours, including time for lunch after the cleanup.

For more information, please feel free to email [email protected]. We hope to see you there for this important and fun day of community service!