ANTELOPE VALLEY TO TAKE PRIDE DRIVE TO TARGET ILLEGAL DESERT DUMPING.Byline: Peggy Hager Staff Writer PALMDALE - In the hope of reducing illegal dumping, Lancaster and Palmdale officials gathered recently to announce the launch this spring of Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Environmental Pride Week. From April 14 to 21, the cities have scheduled a household hazardous waste Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the term for common household chemicals and substances for which the owner no longer has a use. Exhibiting many of the same dangerous characteristics as fully regulated hazardous waste, HHW is not regulated by the EPA. collection, waste tire collection event, free trash collection at designated locations, and various cleanup projects. ``The key to the success of this program is public awareness and involvement,'' said Larry Levin, who chairs the Antelope Valley Illegal Dumping subcommittee. Sheriff's Deputy Fred Hill This article is about the football player. For the college basketball coach, see Fred Hill (basketball coach). . This article is about the football player. For the soccer player, see Fred Hill (footballer). . , who has been involved with the illegal dumping subcommittee since its inception four years ago, said he hopes Environmental Pride Week will cut down on illegal dumping. ``It gives people other avenues besides dumping in the desert,'' Hill said. It's also an opportunity to get rid of toxic items, he said. During the news conference held to announce Pride Week, local officials also encouraged local residents to recycle their Christmas trees, turning them over to the cities to be reduced to mulch. Lancaster Public Works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. Director Jeff Long Jeff Long is an American writer. Long is an experienced climber, and Rock climbing often manifests in his writing. Bibliography Fiction
Lancaster officials also plan to continue their ``Looking Good Lancaster'' cleanup program was part of Environmental Pride Week. More than 1,000 residents participated in last year's inaugural event. ``We're shooting for as many or more to participate this year.'' said Long. ``We want as many volunteers as we can to participate.'' For more information, access the Illegal Dumping subcommittee's Web site at www.888cleanla.com. For information on ``Looking Good Lancaster,'' call (661) 723-6040. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The planned Antelope Valley Environmental Pride Week is announced by, from left, Larry Levin, chairman of the illegal dumping committee; Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford; County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich (born 1939 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San ; and Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts Frank Roberts may refer to:
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