Written by Emma McDaris \/\/ Graphic by Ben Evans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An annual event in Searcy encouraged White County residents to do spring cleaning and make their community cleaner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The annual \u201cKeep White County Beautiful\u201d county-wide cleanup event was March 28-30 at the White County fairgrounds. White County residents were asked to bring items to the White County Fairgrounds for easy, free disposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citizens were required to show proof of residency in White County to leave their items at the event. The City of Searcy website listed that items such as \u201cappliances, furniture, and scrap metal\u201d were accepted in the event, while items such as \u201ctires, batteries, and chemicals\u201d were discouraged. Todd Phillips, superintendent of the Searcy sanitation department, shared his experience participating in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c[It was a] very busy, beautiful weekend and holiday \u2026 one of the busiest I\u2019ve seen in a while,\u201d Phillips said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the event provides a special opportunity for all White County citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would think it has more impact on citizens outside the city of Searcy who do not have all the waste service that is provided to Searcy citizens,\u201d Phillips said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayor Matt Faulkner said he sees the event as a necessary step for the Searcy community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe White County Clean-Up event plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of our community and county,\u201d Faulkner said. \u201cThis event provides citizens with an opportunity to dispose of large items that may otherwise accumulate and become an issue in our neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event encourages spring cleaning for the county citizens, but there are steps everyone can take to keep the county beautiful all year, Phillips said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c[Be] mindful of disposing according to regulations,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cPlease keep loads in trailers or back of pick ups tarped or tied down to prevent blowing debris on our roads.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulkner said White County citizens have opportunities throughout the year to clean out their properties and are supported by the Searcy administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe always encourage citizens to take an active role in maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing community. Last fall we even started \u2018Spruce Up Searcy,\u2019 a community initiative designed to inspire and engage our residents in enhancing the beauty and vibrancy of our city,\u201d Faulkner said. \u201cI\u2019d encourage citizens to continue to utilize the services of our sanitation and recycling center. If residents have questions about how to dispose of any items that do not go in their regular trash or recycling bins, they can contact our Sanitation Department for more information.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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