Slam Dunk The Junk with DPW! Newark Public Works to Host 24th Annual 'Slam Dunk the Junk' Community Cleanup on October 1, 2026
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Get your clean team together and ‘Slam Dunk the Junk’ with us!
After a successful summer of 2026 Brick City Cleanups, Newark Public Works is hosting its 24th Annual “Slam Dunk the Junk” Clean Up on Thursday, October 1, 2026!
By doing your part, you will help build community, beautify Newark with clean streets, and inspire others to take care of our great city.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch provided at 12 p.m.
Starting Location: 7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
Cleanup is scheduled in pre-selected locations in the South Broad Street neighborhood. Cleaning supplies provided. Clean teams that collect the most trash will win awards!
Questions? Email Earle Jackson, Recycling Coordinator at jacksonea@ci.newark.nj.us.
It takes all of us to maintain a clean city. Join us and do your part to help keep Newark beautiful!
*This event will be held in memory of the late Brenda Anderson, Former Recycling Coordinator, Advocate, and Dear Friend.
Newark Public Works extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to the following organizations for their sponsorship, community partnership, and continued dedication to keeping Newark clean: