Atlantic City Department of Public Works Launches Clean Communities Program for 3rd Summer
Posted June 03, 2024The City of Atlantic City Department of Public Works kicked off its Clean Communities program for Summer 2024 on June 3rd in Atlantic City’s 5th Ward, marking the third straight Summer of this effort. As part of the program, Public Works crews will be cleaning a different Atlantic City Ward each day (Monday to Wednesday) throughout the Summer, while encouraging residents to do their part to keep their neighborhoods clean by promoting personal responsibility through education and community involvement.
City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., Atlantic City 5th Ward Councilman Muhammad “Anjum” Zia, City of Atlantic City department directors, students at Sovereign Avenue School and the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) all participated in the first cleanup of the Summer at Pete Pallitto Field. During each cleanup, Public Works will have a table setup where they will hand out reusable bags, trash pickers and gloves to residents, and will educate the public on why it’s important to take care of your community, while encouraging them to get involved.
The Clean Communities program will take place Monday to Wednesday each week now through the end of September in a different Atlantic City Ward each of those days. New this year, Public Works crews will also be set up every other Saturday in the different neighborhoods in hopes of getting more participation from the public.
Residential groups of five or more can adopt at least four blocks during the program and receive $200 a month for the entire group to clean those blocks at least twice a month. Applications can be returned via email at abrooks-pittman@acnj.gov or dropped off at the Public Works Office in room 604 at City Hall, 1301 Bacharach Blvd. Further questions from the community on the initiative can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 609-347-5700.