Honesdale Rotary’s Great River Cleanup

 

 

Boy Scout Troop 111 from Waymart PA

 

The April 19^th Great Honesdale River Cleanup was a major success thanks to volunteers led by the Himalayan Institute, Honesdale Rotary, and Boy Scout Troop No. 111.  The hardworking group picked up trash on both sides of the Lackawaxen River, from the Main Street Bridge to the Wayne County Prison, as part of a larger Pennsylvania, the Great PA Cleanup.  Alliance Landfill and Waste Management provided the container and supplies and Beans Roasting House provided refreshments.

 

Among the many bags of trash pulled from the river, notables pulled from the banks of the river were two tricycles, bowling pin, a hairdryer, a shopping cart, a street sign, and a toilet seat.

 

“It was eye-opening to see what people throw into the river,” said one younger volunteer.  “Even though I didn’t mind spending my day outside, it could have been better spent. I hope that everyone thinks twice before dumping trash out in the open.” 

For more information about the Great PA Cleanup visit http://www.greatpacleanup.org/