Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

 

January 11, 2008

 

Clean Community Releases 2007 Litter Collection Totals

 

SHELBYVILLE, KY.  Shelby County Clean Community Coordinator Kathy Ranard released the 2007 totals for the litter abatement program and various volunteer based community cleanups. 

 

Ranard reported a total of 5,185 bags were collected throughout 2007 on various county and state roads, compared to a total of 4,447 bags collected in 2006.  In an effort to protect our environment, the Clean Community Program promoted additional cleanup events including Commonwealth Clean up Week, Ky River Sweep, and Community Days, as well as educational presentations to local schools.  These events and programs were successful in attracting increased participation from volunteers throughout the county.

 

Ranard and the Clean Community Program work with the Detention Center utilizing the availability of Class D inmates.  By allowing the inmates to assist with daily cleanup tasks, the county saved $45,878.00 in 2007 alone.

 

The Clean Community has numerous events scheduled for the upcoming year to promote environmental stewardship and awareness.  Any civic groups and organizations are invited and encouraged to participate in the community cleanup effort.

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For more information contact:

Kathy Ranard

Shelby County Clean Community Coordinator

501 Main Street – Basement

Shelbyville, KY 40065

(502) 633-4774

Kathy.ranard@shelbycountykentucky.com

 

Or

Jenny King

Judge Executive Administrative Assistant

419 Washington Street

Shelbyville, KY 40065

(502)633-1220

Jenny.king@shelbycountykentucky.com

 

 

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