Students volunteers from Southridge Senior High School recently joined MDPD, Solid Waste Management and the Southridge I&II Resident Council for the District 9 Community Enhancement Cleanup.
The event, sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss and Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro, was a coordinated effort to remove illegal dumping and litter from nuisance areas or “hot spots” in the community.
With the help of student volunteers, Moss and Navarro rolled up their sleeves to remove litter that had been an eyesore in the community for some time.
“I am so optimistic about today’s young people,” Commissioner Moss said. “Time and time again I see you step up and take a leadership role. I want to thank you for that leadership and for your support in this effort. I know that you will do great things in the future for yourselves, for your families and for the community.
“I hope that by showing a little love to the surrounding area now and in the future, it will carry over and make things better for the residents who live in the community,” Moss added.
“There is nothing more important than your community,” Navarro said. “People want to know that we care. Today we proved that Southridge and the residents of South Dade care about this community. You will be the ones to make a difference. We expect great things from this generation.”
The Office of Regulatory and Economic Resources, also known as Code Enforcement, advises that illegal dumping is a serious crime that can harm the environment and make neighborhoods look bad. Don’t try to confront an illegal dumper. Instead, write down details of the incident if you witness it, such as a description of the vehicle, vehicle markings or a license tag number. To report illegal dumping call 3-1-1 or visit www.miamidade.gov/311Direct.
