In honor of April as Earth Month, Laurens County communities are coming together this week for a series of cleanup events spanning from Ware Shoals to Cross Hill and Clinton to Fountain Inn. Residents are encouraged to find an event that fits their schedule — and organizers say every bag of litter collected makes a difference.

Cleanup Events This Week

Saturday, April 18 — Ware Shoals Community Cleanup Day Meet at the Katherine Hall Parking Lot at 9:00 AM. Supplies will be distributed on site. All ages are welcome, and meals will be provided to community volunteers. Bring family, friends, and neighbors.

Wednesday, April 22 — CPW Earth Day Cleanup, City of Laurens The Commission of Public Works will have crews cleaning along local roadways throughout the day in recognition of Earth Day. Residents are asked to drive slowly and use caution in work areas.

Wednesday, April 22 — Fountain Inn Community Earth Day Cleanup Meet at Garrett’s Golf Cars Parking Lot, 604 N. Woods Dr., Fountain Inn, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The cleanup will focus on Putman Road. All participants must register in advance and sign a waiver at check-in. Visit www.FountainInn.org for details. Can’t make this time? Organizers encourage residents to pick up litter at any city spot — every piece collected counts.

Wednesday, April 22 — Vinyl Vibes: Dance & Plants, Clinton Celebrate Earth Day with a backyard session at The Lumberyard, 115 Gary St., Clinton, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event features live DJ sets, a plant market, drinks, and indigo tie dye. Attendees are welcome to bring cotton items from home for the dye bath or dye a cotton towel to take home. For questions, email [email protected].

Thursday, April 23 — City of Laurens Earth Day Community Cleanup Join the City of Laurens at Little River Park, 317 E. Main Street, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This cleanup is part of an ongoing initiative to revitalize Little River Park.

Thursday, April 23 — Starbucks Community Cleanup, Clinton Starbucks is hosting a community cleanup at 40 E. Corporate Center Dr., Clinton, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Sign up in advance using the QR code on the event flyer.

Saturday, April 25 — American Legion Post 56 Community Cleanup, Clinton American Legion Post 56 will host a cleanup meeting at Speeddee Mart, 730 W. Main St., Clinton, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Saturday, April 25 — Cross Hill Earth Day Cleanup Meet at Cross Hill Town Center from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Gloves and bags will be provided and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Laura Anastasio Moore at 310-878-7777.

Can’t Participate? Sponsorships Are Still Open

Not everyone can make it out to a cleanup, but everyone can still play a role in keeping Laurens County clean and beautiful. Sponsorship contributions go directly toward providing supplies for volunteers, funding outreach efforts to engage more communities, and supporting beautification projects that create lasting impact across the region.

How to Get Involved or Learn More

Residents interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor can reach out to Courtney Stonell at [email protected] or by calling or texting 864-871-6031. Follow @keeplaurenscountybeautiful on Facebook and Instagram for updates.