Celebrating Earth Day, volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep by picking up trash Monday along U.S. 6 west of Ottawa. The volunteers cleanup for three hours on the north and south sides of U.S. 6.

The event began at 4 p.m., launching from the Alfano’s Pizza, with a pair of shuttle buses contributed by the Bill Walsh Auto Group running every 15 minutes to get volunteers where they were needed.

Volunteers were provided bright-colored vests thanks in part to a donation from Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty.

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Getting into the thickets an estimated 30 volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep by picking up trash Monday, April 22, 2024, along U.S. 6 west of Ottawa. The volunteers cleanup for 3 hours on the north and south sides of U.S. 6. ( Tom Sistak For Shaw Media )