Sharon Aleckson
The High Prairie Community Council has been working closely with Klickitat County Litter Crew (KCLC) and Republic Services to organize a community-wide cleanup that will be completed in two phases. That means you will have two opportunities (at no charge to you) to participate in our HIGH PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CLEANUP.
PHASE ONE – May 23-25 – ROADSIDE CLEANUP (Centerville Hwy, County Roads, Private Roads) – Klickitat County Litter Crew, under the supervision of Sandy Christopher, will be picking up litter along highways and roads (within the boundaries of High Prairie Fire District #14) that are maintained by the Klickitat County Road Department. Roads not maintained by KCRD are considered Private Roads. Klickitat County has provided items that would be useful for litter pick-up along these roads, too. Those items include: litter bags, grabbers, vests, and gloves. These items may be picked up at the home of Sharon Aleckson, 783 Centerville Hwy. Lime green signs will direct you where to pick up the items. Filled litter bags and items that have been used for litter pick-up are to be returned to 703 Centerville Hwy (old red fire station) no later than 3pm on Saturday, May 25. Look for more lime green signs showing where to drop them off. KCLC will pick up the bags and other items used for our Community Cleanup.
PHASE TWO – June 20-22 – DUMPSTER DAYS – This will be the second opportunity for you to get rid of the clutter, trash, and yard debris on your property. Dumpsters provided by Republic Services will be located at 703 Centerville Hwy (old red fire station). There will be 2 dumpsters for trash, 1 dumpster for yard debris only, and a separate trailer for tires (car and pickup). Hours are 9:00AM-4:00PM each day; no items may be dropped off outside those hours. Any donations for the upcoming Firehouse Sales (rummage sales) in July and September will also be accepted during this time. Volunteers will be on site should you have questions or need help.
TRASH COLLECTION: Bring household trash to the dumpsters at 703 Centerville Hwy (old red fire station). NOT ACCEPTED: Appliances, gas engines, concrete, axles, any items over 6 feet in length, pressurized vessels, and/or hazardous materials (e.g. wet paint, propane, fuel, chemicals, batteries, etc.) Car and pickup tires will be accepted, but cannot be placed in the dumpster.
YARD DEBRIS: Yard Debris (limbs less than 8 feet, branches, grass clippings, leaves) will be accepted on a space-available basis. There will be a dumpster for YARD DEBRIS ONLY, so it will not be mixed with household waste/trash and can go to Dirt Huggers for recycling. NO plywood, pressboard, pretreated wood, painted wood, or railroad ties, etc., can be accepted as yard debris.
FIREHOUSE SALE DONATIONS: Bring any items that you would like to donate to upcoming Firehouse Sales. We are accepting items (household, books, clothing (adult/children), toys, tools, etc.) that are clean, not missing parts, and in working order. NOT ACCEPTED: electronics, large appliances, large pieces of furniture.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! Sign up for a shift at the Dumpster Site. Help is needed with loading/unloading, monitoring load contents, traffic control safety, donations to the Firehouse Sale area, beverages or snacks at the Hospitality Table, and more. Can’t volunteer those days and want to support this event? Here are some suggestions: contribute snacks or beverages (water/pop) for the Hospitality Table. Coffee will be provided by HPCC.
For more information about the cleanup, contact Sharon Aleckson by email at highprairiegirl@gmail.com or call/text 509-310-9172. For those who would like to sign up for a shift at the dumpster site at 703 Centerville Hwy, ask questions about donations for upcoming Firehouse Sales, or donate items to the Hospitality Table, contact Barb Parrish at 509-281-0933 or highprairiebarb@gmail.com.