Summerlin targets illegal dumping with today’s clean-up

Valley residents are invited to participate in the Summerlin Desert Clean-up event today from 8-11:00 a.m. at The Paseos Park, 12122 Desert Moon Drive. Volunteers will remove illegally dumped trash, household items and landscape spoils along the western edge of development in Summerlin West.

Today's event marks The Howard Hughes Corp.'s third desert clean-up in less than two years. More than 365 tons of trash was collected during past events.

The developer is committed to helping eradicate illegal dumping in the community by working with various government organizations to create an ongoing stewardship program to prevent future dumping. This program includes increased signage, more robust enforcement, partnerships with nearby residents and increased rewards for reporting illegal dumpers.

"Illegal dumping is a major problem threatening the overall health and beauty of the entire Las Vegas Valley," said Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations for The Howard Hughes Corp., Summerlin's developer.

Las Vegas Councilman Steve Wolfson and Clark County Commissioners Larry Brown and Susan Brager are participating in today's clean-up event in addition to dozens of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, volunteers from Friends of Red Rock Canyon and students from The Meadows School .

Professional landscape crews from Par 3 Landscape and Maintenance and ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance will also be on-site to assist with removing heavier items. Republic Services is donating the dumpsters.

"We're grateful for the ongoing support we receive from corporations, organizations, individuals and elected officials," said Warden. "It truly takes a team to combat illegal dumping."

To get to today's clean-up site, travel west on Charleston Boulevard, past the Las Vegas Beltway. Turn right on Desert Foothills Drive, heading north, and then left on Desert Sunrise Road, heading west. The Paseos Park is located on the northeast corner of Desert Sunrise Road and Desert Moon Drive.

All participants are encouraged to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, gloves, sunblock and dress in layers.

For more information on the clean-up, visit www.summerlin.com/events.

Developed by The Howard Hughes Corp., Summerlin is celebrating its 20th anniversary and has ranked in the country's top 10 best-selling master-planned communities for more than a decade.

Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin is currently home to nearly 100,000 residents who enjoy amenities such as parks, public and private schools, houses of worship, golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities and business parks .

Homes are available in a variety of styles priced from the mid-$100,000s to more than $1 million. Custom-home sites are priced from the $500,000s .

For more information on Summerlin, visit www.summerlin.com, call 702-791-4500 or find Summerlin on Facebook.