2nd Annual 'No Fling Spring' Aims To Tackle Litter In East Hampton

EAST HAMPTON, NY — "Make East Hampton Litter Free." That's the theme of a townwide effort planned to tackle the ever-increasing litter issue in East Hampton, officials said.

East Hampton Town's litter action committee will be hosting its 2nd Annual "No-Fling Spring," a month-long series of coordinated events focused on building awareness and taking action to address the ever-increasing litter problem.

"Roadside litter is not only an aesthetic affront but ends up in our natural areas and precious water bodies, impacting many wildlife species. Our goal is to bring together and engage the entire town in a community effort to 'Make East Hampton Litter Free,'" officials said.

More than 10 litter pick-ups with at least 13 different groups participating from Montauk to Wainscott are scheduled between April 20 and May 18.

Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear brightly colored clothing. Trash bags will be provided. Yellow vests and litter pick-up poles will be available while they last.

"During this time of celebrating Earth Day, all residents are encouraged to join with their
neighbors and form their own cleanup groups if the organized group cleanups are not convenient," the town said.

On Thursday, May 9, "The Story of Plastic," by documentary filmmaker Deia Schlosberg, will be
shown at the East Hampton Library in the Baldwin Family Lecture Room. The Accabonac
Protection Committee and the Concerned Citizens of Montauk are cosponsoring the screening.

To register, call 631-324-0222 ext. 3, stop by the adult reference desk, or visit the library’s
calendar. The film starts at 6 p.m., followed by a discussion led by the Surfrider Foundation, Eastern Long Island Chapter.

On Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the “No-Fling-Spring Fling” Dance Party will be
held at the Springs Presbyterian Church/Community Center, located at 5 Old Stone Highway in Springs.

A DJ, a taco truck, Springs Brewery beer, and more will be available. Funds raised will be used toward the recently replaced church steeple on the historic building where the Springs Food Pantry is housed, and many local events are held, town officials said.

The East Hampton Town Litter Action Committee wanted to thank its many collaborators for their support of its “No-Fling Spring” efforts. "With their help, we are moving
closer to our goal of creating community awareness and engagement on this important issue," the committee said. "Our thanks go out to all our hamlet citizen advisory committees, Corridor Watch,
Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Mickey’s Carting, East Hampton Town Trustees, East Hampton Trails Preservation Society, The Springs Presbyterian Church, The East Hampton Library,Accabonac Protection Committee, Bistrian Materials, Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Peconic Land Trust, Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation, Lazy Point Association, Surfrider Foundation, eastern LI chapter, Springs Brewery, and the Town of East Hampton Highway Department."

A full schedule of events and times for “No-Fling Spring” can be found on Instagram
@dont.trash.east.hampton or here. Questions can also be emailed to ehlitteraction@gmail.com. Information on specific events can be found here.