The Pittsylvania County Beautification Committee is hosting a spring clean-up event the week of April 21-26. The clean-up, in conjunction with Earth Day, can take place throughout the county on any day and any time during that week.

Individuals, families, civic groups, churches, youth groups and more are invited to participate in this event and can select  areas and roadways of their choice during that designated week.

The 2025 clean-up culminates on Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at a location within each district, listed below, where bags and vests can be picked up and results can be reported. However, any clean-ups during the week leading up to April 26 can be included in the final tally by contacting the committee representative in the respective district as shown below.

Clean Up Meeting Locations on April 26, 9 a.m. to noon

Banister District

Gretna Fire and Rescue

122 E Gretna Road

Committee Representative: Evelyn Davis – 434-770-2364

Email Ms. Davis

Callands-Gretna District

Windy Acres Nursery

1105 Cotton Patch Road, Gretna

Committee Representative: Sherry Moss – 434-250-0522

Email Ms. Moss

Chatham-Blairs District

Haymore Garden Center

2720 Franklin Turnpike, Danville

Committee Representative: Wendy Shields – 434-836-1722

Email Ms. Shields

Dan River District

Ringgold Fire and Rescue

3880 Tom Fork Road

Committee Representative: Phyllis Barker – 434-251-4866

Email Ms. Barker

Staunton River District

Hurt Town Office

Roosevelt Mattox Park

Committee Representative: Judy Simpson – 434-713-9302

Email Ms. Simpson

Tunstall District

Brosville United Methodist Church

12648 Martinsville Highway

Committee Representative: Carolyn Herndon – 434-685-3525

Email Ms. Herndon

Westover District

Walker’s Roadside Grill

1555 Meadowview Drive

Committee Representative: Katherine Blair – 434-709-1151

Email Ms. Blair

Below are a few additional safety and collection tips:

• Every volunteer should wear a safety vest and gloves.
• Stay away from unsafe litter such as sharp objects, syringes, chemicals, unlabeled jugs and bottles, deceased animals. Note the location and report to the Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 434-432-7800 or Pittsylvania County at 434-432-3575.
• For a more detailed description of VDOT’s cleanup guidelines, click here.
• On roadside, walk AGAINST traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles.
• DO NOT fill up bags heavier than 50 lbs.
• Leave room at the top of the bag to tie it closed.
• Consider recycling aluminum cans, plastics 1&2
• Take photos of your group in action! Email them to diana.mcfarland@pittgov.org and be sure to include the name of the group and/or the names of those featured. Photos will be uploaded on the County’s social media channels and other materials.
• If bags cannot be taken to a convenience center, notify your Committee representative of their location and a pickup will be arranged with VDOT.
• Most of all, have fun, be safe and take pride in knowing that you are helping make Pittsylvania County a more attractive place to live, work and play!