City of Alachua to host Great American Cleanup on Saturday, May 3

Press release from the City of Alachua

ALACHUA, Fla. – The City of Alachua will be hosting their 2025 Great American Cleanup on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This event is the country’s largest community improvement program, with more than 20,000 communities across the nation participating each spring.

The City is encouraging volunteers of all ages to participate in the event this year. There will be cleanup and beautification projects of various difficulty levels so that volunteers, both young and old, can participate and make a difference in a short amount of time.

“We are proud to participate each year in the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program,” said Rodolfo Valladares, Assistant City Manager and former Public Services Director for the City of Alachua. “It’s a wonderful time for The Good Life Community to showcase one of our core values: neighbors helping neighbors.”

Breakfast will be provided for all participants beginning at 8 a.m., and lunch will be available at the conclusion of the event. Trash bags, safety vests, gloves, maps, instructions, and other pertinent tools necessary to complete the cleanup will also be provided.