2026 Spring Clean Up -Neighborhood Challenge
Colchester Launches Spring Clean-Up Neighborhood Challenge “Love Where You Live.”
Colchester Parks and Recreation invites residents to take part in the annual Spring Clean-Up Neighborhood Challenge, a community-wide effort to beautify local neighborhoods and public spaces.
Residents are encouraged to form teams by neighborhood, street, or community group and participate in friendly competition while making a positive impact. Participants will collect litter, improve shared spaces, and submit photos showcasing their efforts.
This event will begin on Saturday, April 25th at 8am. Preregistration is appreciated at https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Please contact Colchester Parks and Recreation at (860) 537-7297 with questions.
After you register you will be eligible for a “Spring Clean Up starter kit” which includes gloves, garbage bags, a coupon for a free ice cream at Mel’s Downtown Creamery and safety tips. You can pick up your kits at the Colchester Recreation office during the week of April 20-24 from 8:30am-4:30 pm or Sat., April 25 from 8am-12pm at the town hall.
Groups will collect garbage using the bags we provide. The Colchester Transfer Station will accept these bags on April 25, 28 or May 2 free of charge. In case of inclement weather, you can plan a different day for your neighborhood challenge as long as garbage is disposed of at the Transfer Station on or before Sat., May 2, 2026.
After you are done, please email a group photo showcasing your group and the bags collected, and before and after pictures to [email protected]. We will use the photos to chose winners in several categories including “Most Trash Collected”, “Best Team Spirit”, “Largest Group of Collectors”, and more! All groups will be entered into the random drawing. Winners will receive a gift card to a local restaurant where they can celebrate their success. The photos will be used on the Town website, social media and for promotional marketing.
The program aims to foster community pride, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood connection. “Love Where You Live.”