Frankfort hosts community cleanup in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, April 26, 2025

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Village of Frankfort is inviting residents, businesses, and organizations to take part in a community-wide cleanup event on April 26, 2025, to help spruce up neighborhoods, parks, roadways, and the Old Plank Road Trail.

This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the community while promoting a cleaner, greener environment.

Let’s show our love for Frankfort and the planet!

Event Details:

Date: April 26, 2025 – Volunteers can participate anytime throughout the day, starting at their convenience and finishing by 4:00 PM.
Supplies: Garbage bags, gloves, and a T-shirt (while supplies last) will be provided. Volunteers can pick up supplies at Village Hall between April 21-25, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Sign Up: When picking up supplies, volunteers can choose a cleanup location such as neighborhoods, subdivision entrances, along roadways, the trail, or near parks.

After collecting trash, please place it in the right-of-way, at subdivision entrances, along the trail, or near parks for Public Works to pick up.

Prizes and Fun!
As part of the event, prizes will be awarded in three categories:

Largest Item Collected
Strangest Item Found
Most Trash Collected

To enter, simply take a photo of your item(s) and email it to [email protected] by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2025. Winners will be notified on April 28, 2025.

Community Service Hours for Students:
Students are encouraged to participate and can earn community service hours for their efforts!

Join us on April 26, 2025, to make a lasting impact on our community. Together, we can help keep Frankfort clean and beautiful.

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