Organizers hope as many local volunteers as possible will join the more than 55,000 across the state who will pick up millions pounds of litter from Texas roadsides and city parks.

Pat Simmons, the local coordinator for the event, is seeking anyone interested to come out and take part in the Trash-Off, whether they volunteer as individuals, groups or organizations.

Simmons is encouraging all property owners to take part in the event by not only cleaning up their property, but to volunteer by helping clean up vacant lots and other areas throughout the city.

Plastic bags are available for participants and they can be picked up Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers may also call Simmons at 263-4607, to register individually or as a group.

The Greater Big Spring Rotary Club will be furnishing hot dogs for volunteers’ lunch, with the Chamber of Commerce furnishing all the trimmings and drinks.

Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Saturday at the Old Settlers Pavilion in Comanche Trail Park which will be the headquarters for the local Trash-Off effort.

Participants will bring the trash they’ve collected with them to the pavilion where Keep Big Spring Beautiful volunteers will have a 30-yard container.

We encourage anyone who can to take part in this weekend’s Trash-Off. You’ll not only get a sense of achievement, but you’ll help make sure Big Spring continues to be what we consider the prettiest city in West Texas.