Get Your Gloves On: Pickup Parties Offer Cleanup, Fun...and Credit
Published on September 05, 2025
Since April 2025, volunteers have collected over 450 pounds of trash around the City, showing how much our community cares! Every first Thursday of the month from April through November at 5:30 p.m., the City hosts a Pickup Party at a different neighborhood park or green space in Winchester. These events are a wonderful opportunity for residents to come together, work as a team, and help keep our neighborhoods clean. Plus, you can earn rewards! By participating, you can get credits on your household’s stormwater utility fee—an easy way to save money while making a positive impact.
Did you know that one of the main goals of the City’s stormwater team is to reduce pollution in our storm sewers and waterways? When you join these community-driven activities, you earn a five percent credit per event. Attend all the events, and your household could save up to 40% on your stormwater utility bill for a whole year! During each event, city staff happily provide gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers and share information about the City’s stormwater plan.
This year, we’ve enjoyed picking up trash at some fantastic spots like Handley High School, Friendship Park, Familyland at Jim Barnett Park, Park Place Park, and the Green Circle Trail where it connects with the Trails at the MSV. We look forward to seeing even more of you at our upcoming Pickup Parties!
Here are the dates so you can mark your calendar: