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James City Clean County Commission
What is Clean County Commission?
Established in 1979, the James City Clean County Commission is a coalition of local volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors. They are dedicated to promoting recycling, litter control, providing environmental education, and helping to coordinate County beautification projects. Meetings are held monthly. For more information call 757-259-5375. If you are interested in becoming a commissioner, feel free to come to one of our meetings and pick up an application.
Who is on the Clean County Commission?
Peg Boarman, Ray Basley, Charles Lounderman, Robert Marin and Will Barnes
Clean County Commission Programs:
Spring Cleanup - Clean County Commission's original program, Spring Cleanup, has been helping citizens create a cleaner community for over 20 years. In that time, local volunteers have removed over two million pounds of trash from County roadsides and illegal dump sites. On select Saturdays in April, volunteers give their time and energy to collect trash in areas where it would have otherwise polluted the environment. With help from residents across the County, Spring Clean-Up has been a continual success and allows the community to truly create a cleaner, more beautiful landscape. (Spring Cleanup Form)
Waste Chase - Did you ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? Did you ever wonder where your trash, recyclables, tires, leaves, and bulk waste go? Find out what happens to them and how you can get involved on the Waste Chase. This fun and informative tour includes a visit to the first mainland farm operated by the settlers of Jamestown Island, a tour of a wastewater treatment plant, and a look at the JCC model well facility. Participants will learn about the processes of recycling and disposal of solid waste, as well as the ongoing struggle to maintain green space in James City County. And lunch is on us! Members of the Clean County Commission and 25 County residents during the Waste Chase, an annual environmental tour of the County. The group is having lunch at Eastern State Hospital, an example of a local business with an outstanding pollution prevention program.
Business Recognition
Clean County Commission is a cosponsor of the Virginia Peninsula Clean Business Forum. Quarterly meetings are held to bring attendees up to date on techniques and programs to enhance the visual environment of the community and to inform business and industry of available resources. Awards are presented to four local businesses for outstanding environmental stewardship and beautification efforts. Clean County Commission hosts one of the four breakfast meetings and awards program each year on a rotational basis with Hampton, Newport News and York County. You are welcome to attend!
Also Look For Clean County Commission
In your schools, at Earth Day celebrations, at the County Fair, and at other community events. If you would like information regarding environmental stewardship in James City County, or if you would like a Clean County Commission representative to speak at your school or event, contact the Commission.
Recycling
As part of the Clean County Commission's mission to promote a healthy, beautiful environment, we are strong advocates for recycling and efficient waste management. Everyone should recycle in the interest of conserving the finite natural resources of the Earth and to protect the environment for future generations. James City County provides both curbside recycling and convenience center recycling services to the residents of the County. It is to the advantage of all residents to make use of the services provided. By not using the recycling program, citizens spend unnecessary amounts of extra money on disposal of recyclable items as solid waste. Not only is this waste not reused, but it actually costs the individual citizen more to throw it away! So, recycling is not only a good thing to do - it's economical as well!