EAST HAMPTON, NY — “Make East Hampton Litter Free.” That's the subject of a citywide effort planned to address East Hampton's ever-growing trash issue, officials said.
East Hampton Town's Litter Action Committee will host the 2nd annual “No-Fling Spring,” a coordinated month-long series of events focused on raising awareness and taking action to address the ever-growing litter problem.
“Litter on the side of the road is not only an aesthetic nuisance, but ends up in our natural areas and precious water bodies, affecting many species of wildlife. Our goal is to bring together and engage the entire city in a community effort to” Make East Hampton Litter Free.” ” officials said.
More than 10 litter pickups with at least 13 different groups participating from Montauk to Wainscott are scheduled between April 20 and May 18.
Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear brightly colored clothing. Trash bags will be provided. Yellow vests and litter pick-up poles will be available while they last.
“During this season of celebrating Earth Day, all residents are encouraged to join them
neighbors and form their own cleanup teams if organized group cleanups are not convenient,” the city said.
On Thursday, May 9, “The Story of Plastic” by documentarian Deia Schlosberg will be presented.
presented at the East Hampton Library in the Baldwin Family Lecture Room. Accabonac
The Preservation Commission and Concerned Citizens of Montauk are co-sponsoring the screening.
To register call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, stop by the adult reference desk or visit the library
Calendar. The movie starts at 6 p.m. followed by discussion led by the Surfrider Foundation, Eastern Long Island Chapter.
On Friday, May 17, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the No-Fling-Spring Fling Dance Party will take place.
held at Springs Presbyterian Church/Community Center, located at 5 Old Stone Highway in Springs.
A DJ, taco truck, Springs Brewery beer and more will be available. The money raised will be used for the church's recently replaced steeple in the historic building that houses the Springs Food Pantry and hosts many local events, city officials said.
The East Hampton Town Litter Action Committee would like to thank its many partners for their support of No Fly efforts. “With their help we are moving forward
closer to our goal of raising community awareness and engagement on this important issue,” the committee said. “We thank all of our village's citizen advisory committees, Corridor Watch,
Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Mickey's Carting, East Hampton Town Trustees, East Hampton Trails Preservation Society, The Springs Presbyterian Church, The East Hampton Library, Accabonac Protection Committee, Bistrian Materials, Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Peconic Land Trustorg, Peconic Land. , Lazy Point Association, Surfrider Foundation, Eastern LI Chapter, Springs Brewery, and the Town of East Hampton Highway Department.”
A full schedule of events and times for No-Fling Spring can be found on Instagram
@dont.trash.east.hampton or here. Questions can also be emailed to ehlitteraction@gmail.com. Information on specific events can be found here.
