This week, as part of continuous efforts to clean up South Los Angeles, Councilman Curren Price kicked off “Don’t Trash CD 9,” a local challenge targeting high school students for a chance to win $5,000.
The competition pits 12 local high schools against one another to see which students report the most illegal dumping, bulky-item pickup, and graffiti removal requests using the MyLA311 service through Dec. 9.
Price’s office said the unique contest is expected to spark a district-wide movement led by teenagers, since it’s the first ever challenge in the district, created by Price.
“Twelve schools have been engaged and they’re all in. There will be monthly competitions throughout the remainder of the school year. More details to come,” said Angelina Valencia with Price’s office.
The efforts are meant to empower teenagers to be more concerned about trash in their community, and to make a change. Price said the award can serve as an incentive for area youth to do their part to clean up the areas around their schools, parks and neighborhoods.
“One in three residents living in my district are 18 years of age,” Price said. “I hope the friendly competition serves as a reminder of their responsibility to their community and their power to make a difference and be the change in South LA.”
