Expanded Trash for Cash program launches in Daviess County
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Daviess County Fiscal Court has announced an expanded Trash for Cash program for 2025.
According to a flyer, officials are encouraging people to sign up and collect roadside litter and raise money for a non-profit organization.
Officials state applications are being accepted. Groups can expect to be assigned five miles, including both sides of a road, with a reimbursement of $130 each mile.
Officials also state applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Fiscal Court will assign a date and route based on the preferences in the application.
Click here for more information, and to report roadside litter on a county road or state highway outside of the Owensboro area, click here.
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