Things are a little less cluttered at residences in Stanislaus County District 5 following Saturday’s community clean-up event held at the Central Valley High School parking lot.

The event, which ran from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., offered residents the chance to properly dispose of trash, bulky items, and refuse that might otherwise contribute to illegal dumping and neighborhood blight.

The drop-off event was the 24th hosted since the launch of Supervisor Channce Condit’s initiative to provide waste disposal services in every community in District 5, and the third such event in Ceres. 

“Our 24th District 5 Community Cleanup was an incredible success thanks to the amazing turnout from our community,” said Condit. “Together, we filled a total of 11 bins — a huge step toward keeping our neighborhoods clean and beautiful. This kind of participation shows the pride our residents take in maintaining safe and vibrant communities.”

Condit said he remains committed to combating illegal dumping and blight through these ongoing efforts, “which not only improve the appearance of our neighborhoods but also enhance the quality of life for all our residents.”

Assisting Condit in carrying waste items from vehicles to the large dumpsters were Nasson Sanchez, Jesse Casey, Manuel Serrano, Ceres Vice Mayor Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Rosalinda Vierra, John Warren, Noelia Lopez and Japjeet Uppal.