Community Groups Organize Spring Cleanup in Sisters

Volunteers to gather litter across town, with prizes for most trash collected.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a person holding a trash bag, the image repeated in a tight grid pattern to create a modern pop art representation of community service.A community-wide cleanup effort brings residents together to spruce up the town of Sisters ahead of Earth Day celebrations.Sisters Today

Several local organizations, including the City of Sisters, nonprofit Citizens4Community (C4C), Sisters Park & Recreation District, and statewide group SOLVE, are hosting a community-wide cleanup event in Sisters, Oregon on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 12pm. Volunteers will gather at Fir Street Park to receive supplies and safety instructions before dispersing across the city to collect litter, with the goal of filling a 20-yard dumpster donated by Republic Services.

Why it matters

This cleanup event brings the Sisters community together for a morning of public service and environmental stewardship, helping to beautify the town ahead of Earth Day. It also highlights the collaborative efforts of various local groups to organize impactful community initiatives.

The details

Volunteers will meet at Fir Street Park at 9am to sign in, receive free coffee and donuts, and get a safety briefing. At 9:30am, participants will spread out to designated litter hot spots around the city, using supplies provided on-site. All collected trash should be returned to the Republic Services dumpster near Fir Street Park by 12pm. A prize will be awarded to the group that collects the most litter.

  • The Sisters Community Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9am to 12pm.
  • The event is scheduled just ahead of Earth Day.

The players

City of Sisters

The local government of Sisters, Oregon, co-organizing the community cleanup event.

Citizens4Community (C4C)

A local nonprofit in Sisters, co-organizing the community cleanup event.

Sisters Park & Recreation District

A local parks and recreation organization, co-organizing the community cleanup event.

SOLVE

A statewide organization in Oregon, co-organizing the community cleanup event.

Hayden Homes

A local business providing signature support for the community cleanup event.

Republic Services

A waste management company donating a 20-yard dumpster for the community cleanup event.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to see the community come together for this cleanup effort. It's a great way to beautify our town and show our collective pride.”

— Samantha Wilkins, Executive Director, Citizens4Community

“Keeping Sisters clean and green is a top priority for us. We're grateful to all the volunteers who will be pitching in on Saturday.”

— Mayor Jill Ramsay, Mayor, City of Sisters

What’s next

Following the cleanup event, organizers will tally the amount of trash collected and announce the winning team that gathered the most litter. The City of Sisters and local partners will also evaluate the success of the event and consider making it an annual tradition.

The takeaway

This community-wide cleanup initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration between local government, nonprofits, businesses, and residents to make a tangible impact on the environment and foster a greater sense of civic pride in Sisters.