For Immediate Release
April 3, 2025
Mayor Carmella Mantello Announces the Return of Earth Week in the City of Troy
TROY, NY – Mayor Carmella R. Mantello today announced the return of the City of Troy’s annual Earth Week celebration, scheduled from Monday, April 21st to Sunday, April 27, 2025. Earth Week unites the Troy community in a shared mission to enhance the city’s neighborhoods and promote environmental sustainability. Each April, organizations throughout Troy host cleanup events, reinforcing a city-wide commitment to beautification and preservation. This tradition fosters a cleaner, greener community and strengthens civic pride.
“We are thrilled to once again partner with residents, businesses, and local organizations to make a lasting impact on our community,” said Mayor Mantello. “Earth Week in the City of Troy is a beloved tradition that brings people together with a shared purpose much like our Pitch-In Program. Our Quality-of-Life Action Task Force has been hard at work since January, and we’re looking forward to continuing that momentum through Earth Week!”
How Troy Residents Can Get Involved
Residents can act in multiple ways, including:
- Organizing a Neighborhood Cleanup – Small-scale cleanups and park adoptions can help revitalize public spaces.
- Obtaining Complimentary Cleanup Supplies – Available at Department of Public Works Garage at 3118 Seventh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including:
- Clear trash bags for litter cleanup
- Litter Pickers (limited quantity)
- Disposable latex gloves
- Leaf bags
To register a cleanup project, visit troyny.gov/Earth-Day and fill out requested information and then email to Alex Horton at Alex.Horton@troyny.gov using the subject line “Earth Week Cleanup Registration.”
Additional Ways to Make a Difference:
- Beautifying gardens, yards, and public spaces
- Planting or sponsoring a tree in honor of Arbor Day on April 25th
For more information on Earth Week and the City-wide cleanup, visit troyny.gov/Earth-Day. Residents with questions can contact Alex Horton Alex.Horton@troyny.gov
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