(FOX40.COM) –– Non-profit groups found in the city of Sacramento can use to receive approximately $800 to host a neighborhood clean-up event through a City of Sacramento Recycling and Solid Waste clean-up grant to assist pay for products, disposal, and even gas for transport.

According to the City of Sacramento, the funds are to support programs or occasions that get rid of and collect trash and particles or weeds and green waste from public right-of-way in the city of Sacramento.

" This grant was developed to support local groups who want to assist clean up Sacramento streets and public locations, particularly those worried about unlawful discarding concerns," stated Jesa David, spokesperson for the Recycling and Solid Waste Division in a recent news release. "You can utilize the funds to pay for disposal fees, protective gear, or perhaps reward your group with a pizza party."

Neighborhood associations, volunteer groups and other formally organized not-for-profit groups can apply.

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The city reported that to date they have granted $3,017 for clean-up events and 11.5 tons of litter and debris have been gotten rid of considering that releasing the program in the fall of 2022.

Interested individuals and groups that are not formally arranged are encouraged to partner with a service group and use together, officials say. School groups can apply, but there must be at least one adult who becomes part of the school personnel connected with the group.

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Applications must be sent at least 30 days in advance of the clean-up occasion.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Division will make and evaluate the submission contact within five business days to supply details on the next steps and show if the application is approved, according to reports.

The application and more information can be discovered on the SacRecycle.org website.