NORTHEAST PA — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) invites the community to celebrate Earth Day by spending time caring for the environment. PMVB is once again seeking volunteers for its region-wide litter pick-up day happening on Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).

The Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup is just one component of the PMVB’s Pick Up the Poconos campaign, which has resulted in nearly 46,000 bags of trash being picked up and properly disposed of.

Individuals and groups interested in participating can fill out the volunteer form or group sign-up form located at www.PickUpthePoconos.com. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 18, by 5 p.m.

There are 20-plus locations across Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties for volunteers to choose for cleanup. Private cleanups led by community groups, businesses and Pocono resorts are also happening in conjunction with this initiative. Volunteers will receive supply kits on the day of the cleanup consisting of trash bags, gloves, safety vests and other supplies. 

“Those who call the Pocono Mountains home feel passionate about keeping their communities clean and green,” said Chris Barrett, president/CEO, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “We are thankful for the thousands of volunteers who have over the years taken time to participate in Pick Up the Poconos. Their efforts contribute to the Pocono Mountains being a great place to live, learn, work and play.”

The PMVB also contracts with Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America, Inc. to clean major highways and entrance/exit ramps throughout the year.

Resources and safety tips about picking up litter are online at www.PickUpThePoconos.com.