Florida South Residents Association (FSRA) is celebrating its fifth year of participation in World Clean-up Day with a mass community clean-up initiative on September 19 in Klopper Street, a site notorious for illegal mining activity and illegal dumping.

“It’s a quiet cul-de-sac with houses on one side, a small park on the other and ending at the veld between Poole and Hebbard streets,” said FSRA chairperson Rodney Churchyard.

“Residents there are caught between the illegal miners on one side and worsening illegal dumping in the small park which adjoins the veld.

“Most of our regular operations are concentrated in Poole Street, which experiences similar problems.

“We thought it was high time to widen our efforts.”

Churchyard invites residents of Florida South to join the initiative.

“We are starting at 08:00,” he said.

“All you need to bring along is a pair of gardening gloves, a broom or rake, a hat and sunscreen, and some water for hydration.

“We have seen time and again what a huge impact one day of community action can make.

“I look forward to working side by side with fellow residents for the good of the entire community.”

For more information, contact Churchyard on 082 700 9454.