Join the War on Litter on September 21!

Krystle BeauchampNews and Updates, Parish of Caddo, Public Works

PARISH OF CADDO ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO JOIN THE “WAR ON LITTER” SEPTEMBER 21

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is encouraging citizens to do their part and join the war on litter by participating in a special parish wide clean up event.

The “War On Litter” event will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 8am – 4pm at compactor sites across Caddo Parish.  Citizens are encouraged to take this opportunity to drop off any unwanted items that may be causing clutter or contributing to litter across the Parish.

“Litter and trash continue to pose a serious issue across Caddo Parish,” said District 12 Caddo Parish Commissioner and Public Safety committee chair Ken Epperson, Sr.  “We are asking all citizens to do their part in helping create a cleaner Caddo Parish by participating during this special event and removing unwanted items and trash from our Parish,” said Epperson.

A press conference to announce event details and provide more information on the Parish’s efforts to combat litter will be announced.

 

The following sites will be collecting items:

Blanchard – 7045 Dixie Blanchard Rd Shreveport, LA

North Blanchard – 7340 Louisiana Highway 1, Shreveport, LA

West Park – 7294 West Park Rd Shreveport, LA

Longwood – 9416 Blanchard Latex Rd Mooringsport, LA

Vivian – 10302 Vivian Airport Rd Vivian, LA

Hosston – 15104 Oak St, Hosston, LA

Keithville – 5159 Keithville-Springridge, Keithville, LA

Springridge – Louisiana 169 & Colquitt Rd Louisiana

Norris Ferry – 10295 Norris Ferry Rd, Shreveport, LA

Mooringsport – Louisiana 169, Mooringsport, LA

Rodessa – 12690 Pitts Rd, Rodessa, LA

Gilliam – 5473 Pearce Ln & 5473 2nd Gilliam, LA

Caddo Parish Fleet Services – 1701 Monty St., Shreveport, LA

 

Accepted Items:

Furniture

Washers and Dryers

Hot Water Heaters

Lawn Mowers

Barbeque Grills

Recyclable Items (except glass)

Car and Light Truck Tires (5 per visit)

 

Items Not Accepted:

Batteries

Hazardous Chemicals

Yard Waste (leaves, straw, etc)

Air, Gas Cylinders/Propane Tanks

Commercial Waste

Tractor Trailer Loads

Car Bodies/Frames

18 Wheeler/Tractor Tires

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