Jefferson County Commission

Last but not least, Mayor James Stewart and the City of Irondale were recognized for their continued support and involvement of the Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day. Their community efforts play a crucial part in the success of the community service recycling project and are greatly appreciated as they collectively support keeping our communities clean. During this week’s Commission Meeting, the Jefferson County Commission recognized the dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

Special Congratulations to Mayor Bobby Scott, Keith Evans, and the City of Center Point for receiving the ‘Vulcan Volunteer of the Year Award’ as they coordinated campus litter cleanups at Center Point Middle and High School as well as served as the host for the MLK Day of Service Litter Cleanup. During this week’s Commission Meeting, the Jefferson County Commission recognized the dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

Special congratulations to Trudy Parsons, now a Providence resident, as she was recognized for receiving the ‘Jean McRady Service Award’ in serving as a Sheriff Reservist for 11 years and protecting thousands of volunteers in AL PALS cleanups along many miles of road and waterways. During this week’s Commission Meeting, the Jefferson County Commission recognized the dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

Rachel Taylor and Lee Davis (not pictured) were recognized for the ‘Don’t Drop it On Alabama Award’ where they participated in the Mulga Loop Road annual Cleanup which includes completing seven cleanups involving 365 volunteers and removal of over 11.24 tons of litter. During this week’s Commission Meeting, the Jefferson County Commission recognized the dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

Clay Chalkville High School TV Production students were recognized for their creativity in environmental responsibility as well as their ongoing efforts and participation with Alabama People Against a Littered State (ALPALS). The students coordinated and completed three cleanups along Cosby Lake and Park involving 154 volunteers and the removal of 1.67 tons of litter. They were also 2024 Litter Quitters Anti-Litter Video Competition and 2nd place winner in the North Jefferson Division. This recognition is part of the collective dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

The Sheriff’s office and its reservists were recognized by the Jefferson County Commission today for their service in providing traffic support for volunteer litter cleanups all over Jefferson County including their efforts in 2024 for their support of 26 litter cleanups and 599 volunteers. Their security efforts play a crucial part in the success of the community service project and are greatly appreciated as they collectively support keeping our communities clean. This recognition is part of the collective dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

During the Commission meeting today, Jefferson County Commissioners joined the County Manager and the Human Resources Department as they presented a special congratulatory proclamation to Environmental Service Department staff Orlando Walker (and Andrew Hudson not pictured) for serving thirty years as Jefferson County employees. We appreciate their many years of service and dedication and wish them the best with continued success in the next chapters of their lives!

Consistent with their commitment to community service, Alpha Kappa Omega Hearts Sorority was recognized by the Jefferson County Commission today for receiving the 'Vulcan Volunteer of the Year Award' and their participation in the annual Fall Valley Creek Cleanup for the past seven years. This recognition is part of the collective dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

Fresh Water Land Trust was recognized by the Jefferson County Commission today for their dedication to conserving and caring for land and water, creating vibrant green spaces and trails, and removing litter from local creeks. This recognition is part of the collective dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS

In their commitment to consistently keep communities clean, the City of Fairfield was recognized by the Jefferson County Commission today for their participation in the annual fall Valley Creek Cleanup for the past 14 years. This recognition is part of the collective dedication and efforts of outstanding citizens, including students, area elected officials, law enforcement and businesses in Jefferson County for their consistent efforts in keeping the environment clean through hard work and/or creative recycling measures overall contributing to a vibrant quality of life for everyone. We appreciate each participant for all they do, Congratulations! #keepitclean #ALPALS