Events
Campaign Keep Vicksburg Proud set for Nov. 7 and Nov. 8
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Keep Vicksburg Warren Beautiful is hosting the official launch of its campaign of Keep Vicksburg Proud with the community-wide Fall Clean Up Day on Friday, Nov. 7. In addition, there will also be a dumpster collection day on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at various locations around the community.
“This is more than just a cleanup,” says Callie Eldridge, director of Keep Vicksburg Beautiful. “It’s the start of something big for our community. I hope everyone will want to be a part of the movement from day one.”
“I am excited to participate in the Keep Vicksburg Proud – Fall Community Clean Up Day on November 7th,” said City of Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson. “I would like to thank Ms. Callie Eldridge, Director of Keep Vicksburg Beautiful, for organizing this great event. I also thank all who are participating. I encourage everyone in the city to join in the efforts to help clean up our community.
“As stated in the organization’s mission, I envision a country where every community is clean, green, and a beautiful place to live. Together, we can achieve this goal. I look forward to seeing everyone November 7th, as we beautify our city, clean up our streets, and truly make Vicksburg PROUD!”
Volunteers are asked to meet at the green space at Washington Street Park at 8:00 am for assignments and a kickoff. Then participants will spread out across the city to pick up litter, beautify our spaces, and show our pride in Vicksburg.
After the cleanup, volunteers are asked to come back to Washington Street Park to celebrate by collecting their volunteer T-shirt, enjoy live music, and a complimentary lunch.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome and are asked to bring comfortable shoes and a smile. Pickup supplies will be provided. Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/PsHWCpN52MLMd14t6
In addition to the Clean Up Day, the Vicksburg Dumpster Weekend is happening in conjunction to help citizens remove additional non-hazardous materials that do not fit in their household trash cans. The collection will be taken from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday at the following locations:
1. 1533 Rosa Temple Drive (Vicksburg Jr. High School Parking Lot)
2. 257 Halls Ferry Road (Bazinsky Road Ball Park)
3. 5855 U.S. 61 South / Airport Road
4. 4000 S. Frontage Road (Outlet Mall)
5. 1304 Lane Street (Standfield Church Parking Lot)
6. Warren County Roads, 200 County Lane / Highway 61 North (NOT ACCEPTING MATTRESSES OR LARGE FURNITURE)
None of the locations are accepting paint, appliances or equipment with freon, old gas tanks, batteries, computers/monitors, televisions, fax machines, fluorescent light bulbs, or any type of oil. Tires (without rims) will be accepted and picked up by Warren County. The Vicksburg Dumpster Weekend is provided by the City of Vicksburg, Warren County, Elite Disposal, and Keep Vicksburg Warren Beautiful.
For more information about the events, visit Keep Vicksburg Warren Beautiful on Facebook.
ABOUT KEEP VICKSBURG WARREN BEAUTIFUL
Keep Vicksburg Warren Beautiful was established in 1989, one year after Keep Mississippi Beautiful was created by the state legislature as an affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful program, which has promoted volunteer beautification efforts since 1953. The local affiliate had participated annually in Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup and alsospearheaded countless other neighborhood cleanups and hazardous waste disposal events throughout the community and in local schools. It dissolved in 2010, but was reestablished in 2024 through a collaboration between the City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg Main Street, and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
ABOUT KEEP MISSISSIPPI BEAUTIFUL
Keep Mississippi Beautiful works to inspire and educate Mississippians to improve their communities by preventing litter, promoting recycling and beautification. We encourage all citizens to be responsible for improving the state’s scenic beauty and quality of life. These efforts boost civic pride, livability and local economies. KMB is a certified state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., the nation’s largest community improvement organization. KMB leads a network of 59 certified local affiliates across the state. KMB was created in 1988 by the legislature.
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