On this Earth Day, the city of Goleta report record-breaking results for the April 20 Beautify Goleta event. The Goleta community celebrated Earth Day in action, purpose, and in large numbers.

More than 75 volunteers took to the city’s streets, parks, beaches, and open spaces, with a mission to clean and protect the environment.

At the Free Bulky Item Drop-off at Brandon Elementary School, 60 vehicles brought in a record-breaking 16,768 pounds of bulky items.

The collective cleanup effort at Bella Vista Park and Ellwood Beach resulted in the collection of more than 680 pounds of trash.

The city thanks everyone who participated with a special shout out to the young volunteers from the Montessori Center School of Santa Barbara, who demonstrated that the passion for environmental stewardship knows no age.

“Our appreciation also goes to MarBorg Industries for their logistical support, Elubia’s Kitchen for providing nourishing meals to our volunteers, and Considered Coffee for keeping everyone energized with their sustainable brews,” the city said.
 
“We look forward to continuing this tradition of service and sustainability, and we invite everyone to join us in our upcoming initiatives. Together, we can make everyday Earth Day,” the city said.

To view a slideshow recap of the event, visit https://youtu.be/j328lNv5m4E.

Beautify Goleta’s next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20. To sign up as a volunteer or a captain, email EnvironmentalServices@cityofgoleta.org.