Residents are invited to pitch in and pick up litter during this spring Fayetteville Beautiful cleanup on  May 6,  city officials said in a news release. Registration for the cleanup is open.

The cleanup is schedule from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the open lot at 447 Murchison Road, where litter bags, gloves, water and snacks will be provided.

Registration, an interactive map, rules and photos from past cleanups can be found at the Fayetteville Beautiful webpage

The city-sponsored program is dedicated to encouraging people to take greater responsibility for improving their environment through litter abatement, waste reduction, and beautification. Fayetteville Beautiful aligns with the city’s “Put Waste in its Place” campaign, which reminds residents and visitors of their role to ensure the city remains a desirable place to live, work and recreate, the release said.

Fayetteville Beautiful volunteers collected 1.3 tons of litter during the spring 2022 cleanup, the release said.