Project coordinator Susan Schmidt said the event is geared always toward helping East Lansing residents clean up their homes and yards by recycling or donating- common household items.

“(It’s) really fun,” Schmidt said. “The goal is to the lengthen the life of our landfill.”

The event currently is accepting materials including bikes, electronics, scrap metal and clothing, among other reusable items. However, items such as cement, drywall, paint and wire fencing are among the items not being accepted.

Schmidt said individuals can recycle by dropping off their recyclable equipment or calling East Lansing Prime Time Senior Program for a curbside pickup.

Rebecca Urdiales, a member of East Lansing’s Department of Community Planning, said this event is accomplished through members of the community volunteering and many organizations donating toward the cause.

Urdiales said money that is donated to the cause, from places such as Michigan Energy Options, Lansing Board of Water and Light and Summit Community Bank, pay for the expenses to recycle all the materials.

Interdisciplinary studies in social science junior Dedrick Cotton said his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, has volunteered at this event for a couple years now and enjoys working with other community members.

“Our number one goal is to provide a better environment for our community to live in, all while (having) good relations with our neighbors,” Cotton said. “The best part of this event is getting to know all the different members who are a part of this community.”