Making a cleaner and nicer world starts here.You can take the extra effort to make your town look better once you are able to keep your home clean.An organized clean-up effort can make a nicer world for everyone to live in.Keep your home and neighborhood clean by helping.
Step 1: Plants can be added.
You can add to the landscape by planting trees or flowers around your house.There is no need to go all out with an ornate display.The natural beauty of your home can be enhanced by a bed of brightly-colored flowers.Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and expel oxygen to make for a more breathable atmosphere.If the bushes and trees obstruct the public walkways and paths, be sure to trim the branches.
Step 2: You should mow the lawn.
Longer grass doesn't look good on a lawn, so help out the neighborhood by keeping yours neat and trim.To keep your grass from getting too long, trim the sides with an edger and use a lawnmower regularly.Good lawn work will involve taking care of weeds and brown patches.Don't forget those parts of lawn care.
Step 3: You should maintain your sidewalks.
Property owners are responsible for keeping the sidewalks clean.People can walk easily in front of your house if you clean it up.It's important to keep the sidewalk clear of snow during the winter.Property owners will be fined if they don't keep their sidewalks clean.A small amount of effort on your part will help your neighborhood and prevent you from having to pay a fine.
Step 4: Your storm drain should be clear.
The purpose of the storm drain is to gather run-off from the rain to prevent flooding.Trash and other debris should not get caught in the drain.You don't want those items to get stuck in the drain, preventing better flow or flowing into local rivers and streams.When putting your trash and recycling out, make sure that the lid is on tightly and that it won't get knocked over.Leaves and lawn clippings shouldn't be thrown into the street.Don't use salt or sand on your driveway.Sand and salt will enter the storm drain when the snow thaws.Don't use pesticides on your lawn.These can flow into the storm drain when it rains.
Step 5: Pick up litter.
People leave litter all around the ground.It can be harmful to children, animals, and the environment.If you see trash on the ground, don't assume someone else will take care of it.Take care of where you live.A clean-up day where you and your friends pick up trash is a good idea.Pay attention to the lawn, bushes, and gutter.Trash tends to collect here.
Step 6: Pick up after your pets.
If you have animals that go for walks, make sure you pick up their poop.Nobody wants to see, smell, or step in it.Follow your pets with a plastic bag and throw the bag away.Leaving your pets waste behind can lead to the spread of disease.
Step 7: The garden should be a community garden.
A common garden is a great way for you and your neighbors to add some greenery to your home.In order to take care of a common neighborhood garden, you need some people in your area who are willing to help.Look for an open space where you can grow things, and figure out the kinds of plants you want there.It's important to take care of the plants.Don't rely on just one or two people to keep the garden flourishing, work as a community to take care of it.You can give back to your community by growing herb and vegetable gardens.You can help put food on the tables of your neighbors.
Step 8: There is a possibility that this is not the case.
Adopt a highway Roadways can get left behind in clean-up efforts.Help the highway adoption group pick up litter along the side of the road.Your business, social group, or other organization will agree to clean up a stretch of road if you put your name on a sign identifying you as the ones who did the clean-up.Every state, county, and town government has their own set of rules for adoption.Check the process for applying and maintaining your highway.You can adopt bus stops in some cities.
Step 9: Report graffiti.
It is illegal to paint on walls and other public places.If you see this kind of artwork on a building, report it to the local authorities.Talk to the property owner if you see graffiti on their property.You may be able to do it yourself.Don't confront someone if you see them doing graffiti.Tell the property owner what you know.
Step 10: Discuss a clean-up effort with your neighbors.
Anything you do in your area is a group effort and you will need other people to join in.You will probably notice the same issues in your neighborhood when you get to know your neighbors.A clean-up program can be started if you agree on what you need to do.Consider the roles some people will play in organizing, advertising, gathering supplies, and doing any of the things necessary to get the effort put together.Don't be afraid to speak to pre-existing community groups.The Shiners or Boy and Girl Scouts are likely to be interested in helping to keep the neighborhood looking nice.Neighborhood Watch will probably be willing to deal with the aftermath of crimes.
Step 11: Talk to your local government.
Many towns and cities want to encourage citizen clean-up efforts.Not only can they help in getting the word out for your effort, but some will be willing to provide supplies, including brooms, shovels, gloves, and trash bags, as well as paint and paint supplies for dealing with graffiti and even an industrial-sized dumpster for depositing.There is strength in numbers.Several people should contact your local government.It is possible to put together a poll.
Step 12: You should plan the event.
You need to know what you want to accomplish during your clean-up.Make sure you have everything you need, and have a clear idea of what you are going to do.Cleaning up the entire town is not something you want to think about.Instead, focus on picking up trash in a contained area like an alley, weed removal and landscaping for an abandoned field, or painting over graffiti.To make sure you get the task done, you will want something you and your team can accomplish in a day or a few hours.Take into account your location.If you want people to park or arrive at the site easily, make sure you have a place for trash.Don't cause trouble for other people in the area by tying up traffic.You need to gather your supplies.Make sure you have the right tools for the job.If you are cleaning up a location, make sure you have rakes, brooms and shovels, as well as trash bags to hold what you pick up.If you need heavy equipment, make sure someone is trained and licensed to use it.You should have a first-aid kit.If you are going to deal with hazardous chemicals, you need a plan for gathering them and depositing them in the right place.Make sure you are familiar with the collection center in your town or city.
Step 13: Let the world know what you are doing.
If you don't tell them about the effort, they will not help.You can see who wants to come and help by posting flyers around your neighborhood and posting messages on social media.The more people you have, the merrier.Remember to take the flyers down after the clean-up.They should not stay there until they fall off and become litter.
Step 14: The clean-up should be done.
Whatever you need to be done for your clean-up is here.You should show up and get to work once you have planned your effort.Keep an eye on the progress you make, make sure someone is able to supervise the effort, and help people get where they need to go.If possible, avoid working alone.If there are young children or teens, make sure they have a trusted adult chaperone with them.
Step 15: Wrap up your event.
Pick up all your trash when you finish the project.The location should be left cleaner than it was when you found it.It's a good idea to thank everyone who took part once you're done.A small pizza or ice cream party can be a fun way to celebrate your success.Think about the next event.Your neighborhood will always have something else that you can help with.Think about what worked and what didn't work about the clean-up effort and find ways to improve next time.