Neighborhood Cleanup

September 2002 — MISSION: Establish safe, effective, and quantifiable programs to keep Aldine clean, beautiful, and attractive. Programs will operate both independently and in collaboration with community groups, neighborhood organizations, schools, and churches.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Educate the public
2. Reduce litter
3. Eradicate graffiti
4. Remove hazardous materials, heavy trash, and dangerous buildings
5. Instill community pride

PROGRAMS and PROJECTS:

Develop a “Clean Aldine” public relations program.

Request assistance from businesses and neighborhood organizations in litter removal.

Sponsor graffiti abatement programs.

Partner with Harris County for periodic heavy-trash pick-ups.

Fund sweat-equity programs that generate matching funds.

Sponsor tire removal and recycling program