A simple, no‑permit, resident‑led community cleanup.  Pick a block, park path, storm drain, or greenway and clean it anytime. No central sign‑up required — just grab a friend, take a photo, and share.

What to bring:

• Supplies: trash bags; work gloves; litter grabber or rake; hand sanitizer; water; sunscreen; closed‑toe shoes.
• Optional: recycling bag; small bucket for glass; camera or phone for before/after photos.

Quick safety rules:

• Work in pairs or groups when possible.
• Do not touch hazardous items** (needles, unknown chemicals, large appliances). Mark location and report to Public Works via email at publicworks@orlandpark.org or by calling (708) 403-6100.
• Lift safely: bend knees, avoid heavy items; contact Public Works via email at publicworks@orlandpark.org or by calling (708) 403-6100 for bulky pickups.
• Stay visible: wear bright clothing near roads; use traffic‑safe routes.
• Keep kids supervised and assign them light tasks like picking small litter or photographing progress.

Disposal and reporting:

• Trash: place in municipal trash cans or curbside totes per local guidelines.
• Recycling: separate accepted recyclables; follow local recycling guidelines.
• Bulky items or hazardous waste: report to Orland Park Public Works via email at publicworks@orlandpark.org or by calling (708) 403-6100

Orland Park Contacts 

• Orland Park Public Works phone: (708) 403-6100
• Orland Park Public Works email: publicworks@orlandpark.org
• Non‑emergency Police: (708) 349-4111

How to adopt a spot:

• Solo picker: 30–60 minutes on your usual walk.
• Buddy pair: safer on busier areas.
• Family team: kid tasks and short sessions.
• Group blitz: local club clears a park/path in 1–2 hours.
• Adopt‑a‑spot: repeat monthly if you want ongoing care.

Photo prompts and social share kit:

• Before photo: wide shot of the area.
• Action photo: team picking up litter.
• After photo: same angle as before to show impact.
• Hashtag: #OrlandParkCleanGreen
• Short social posts (copy/paste ready):
  • “We cleaned [Street or Park Name] - small action, big pride. Join us next time! #OrlandParkCleanGreen”
  • “This Earth Week we’re cleaning [Street or Park]. No sign‑up needed- bring gloves and a bag and join us anytime. Report bulky items to Public Works. #OrlandParkCleanGreen”
  • “Adopted a block for Earth Week — before/after coming soon. Do it with a friend! #OrlandParkCleanGreen”