Snohomish County's scenic beauty, from its mountain views to its clean rivers, is getting a spruce-up from a special crew of cleaners dubbed the Litter Wranglers. Bringing their elbow grease to county roads for the eighth straight year, these seasonal county employees have kicked off their cleanup campaign, tasked with keeping roadside vistas free of unsightly garbage. County Executive Dave Somers praised their efforts, "The Litter Wranglers are essential to the overall health and wellbeing of our county," according to a statement on the Snohomish County website.
The six-person team has had quite the run, collecting more than 28,000 bags of trash since the program's inception. Amid the collected refuse, their hard work has not gone unnoticed. "The solid waste employees in the Litter Wrangler program work very hard to keep our county looking great," observed Kelly Snyder, Snohomish County Public Works Director, during the time spent by the public reporting litter sites from around the county. The public contributes by reporting areas that have been marred by carelessly tossed waste, helping the Wranglers to target those zones efficiently, as per the Snohomish County website.
Snohomish residents are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled and report any litter-laden spots along county roads. They can get in touch with the crew by emailing [email protected] or dialing 425-388-7500. This partnership ensures that the Litter Wranglers can plan their cleanup routes to make the most of their time spent on the roads, maximizing their productivity.
Additionally, the program aids in prepping work sites for the Public Works' maintenance crews. Before their arrival for projects, the Litter Wranglers clear away the debris, allowing the crews to focus on road maintenance tasks and improving efficiency - a move that ultimately saves taxpayer dollars. Trained to safely work amid the dangers of roadside trash removal, residents may catch a glimpse of the Litter Wranglers between 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and be aware while driving through these zones to ensure the safety of all roadside workers, and thus, keeping them safe.
