Want to give back to your community? We’ve got a day in April for ya.

The Philadelphia Streets Department announced that registration for the 9th Annual Spring Cleanup Day is now open! You pick a project and can pick up supplies from the city, including:

• Trash bags
• Rakes
• Paint & Brushes
• Gloves
• Shovels
• Brooms
• Recycling Bins

This year’s Cleanup Day will be on Saturday, April 9th.

Submit your Philly Spring Cleanup Day projects two ways:

1. Apply online
2. Download the application & mail it to:Carlton Williams
   Deputy Commissioner
   City of Philadelphia – Streets Department
   730 Municipal Services Building
   1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
   Philadelphia, PA 19102

You must submit applications by April 1, 2016. (AKA April Fools!)

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher