More than 17 tons of trash were collected during this year.
More than 3,000 volunteers helped pick up trash last month from parks, schools and neighborhood streets.
The annual program is organized by . Outreach coordinator says this event helps the community work together.
鈥淪o we do Clean Up Akron Month every year so our volunteers can come back every year and participate. This isn鈥檛 something that only happens in April. We can provide cleaning supplies to people who want to make a difference all year round.鈥�
held a volunteer appreciation picnic at the to thank all those who pitched in.