Virginia Cooperative Extension, Franklin County

Clean Valley Council is a non-profit organization based in Roanoke, VA, dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability through education and community engagement. Their programs include litter cleanups, stormwater management, recycling initiatives, and educational workshops for all ages. With a mission to inspire and educate individuals to take action towards a cleaner and greener tomorrow, Clean Valley Council offers volunteer opportunities, citizen science projects, and a variety of events throughout the year to involve the community in their efforts to protect the environment.Generated from the website

Public Works is one of the departments operated by the city government of Roanoke, Va. The department includes various divisions, such as engineering, environmental management, solid waste management and transportation. It coordinates the activities of several city departments and serves all residents, businesses and visitors in the city. The department s environmental management division promotes and protects the natural environment that includes rivers, parkways, lakes and parks. Its engineering division is responsible for the design and construction of city's public infrastructure, including the street and water systems, storm drains, bridges and the sewer system. The department s division for solid waste management provides a variety of services, such as collection of residential refuse, bulk and brush, recycling, commercial refuse collection and seasonal collection of leaves. Its transportation division maintains the transportation infrastructure in the city.