Community Cleanup

Partnering with local volunteers and organizations, we have organized efforts to perform general rubbish removal at specific locations throughout the city.

In addition, our Public Engagement Officer has been actively connecting with our community in order to ensure the health and safety of our community. Our team will continue to work closely with residents and businesses to address safety and code related matters, always aiming for timely and constructive solutions that work for everyone.

 

April 2026: Free Portola Community Chipping Day

Sponsored by the City of Portola, Plumas County Fire Safe Council, and the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District, free chipping services were provided to the community on Saturday 04/25/2026. In preparation for the event, the United States Forest Service Beckwourth Ranger District cleared their land alongside the Riverwalk.


We're committed to safeguarding our beautiful land against the threat of wildfire and happy to have been able to offer this event at no cost to the public.


Every little bit helps!

 

A blue truck and a red wood chipper are on-site, with a pile of branches nearby, in a forested area.
A sandy area surrounded by trees, featuring a pile of what appears to be wood chips or mulch, with a house visible in the background.

 

September 2025 Community Cleanup & Scavenger Hunt 

On Saturday September 20th, we cleared over 9 cubic yards of rubbish from various locations around our community!

By the numbers:

  • 20 volunteers
  • 58 bags of trash removed (over 9 cubic yards)
  • 9 local business donors contributing $315 in total donated prizes


A special thanks to the sponsor of our lunch, Rotary Club of Portola, Intermountain Disposal, who donated a 20-yard dumpster for collection, and the following businesses that so graciously donated prizes for the scavenger hunt:

  • Ace Hardware
  • Addie's Floral Cottages
  • Janett’s Place
  • Lena's
  • Mountain Pizza
  • Nails by Joni
  • Nichole's Coffee Depot & Deli
  • Trout’s
  • Portola Village Pharmacy

Be on the lookout next spring for another event!

 

A pile of tied black garbage bags next to a blue dumpster in an outdoor area with trees and buildings in the background.

 

A group of people in orange safety vests standing outdoors with trees in the background.

 

 

June 2025 Community Cleanup Event

On Saturday June 7th, we cleared over a truckload of litter from various locations around our community. A big THANK YOU to our volunteers who made our inaugural Community Cleanup Day a success!

Six people in bright orange vests pose in a forest setting, suggesting an outdoor or environmental activity.

 

May 2025 Encampment Cleanup

A combined effort between the City, Plumas Eastern Health Care, and the Forest Service resulted in the successful removal of an encampment.

Before: Tents and trailers in the woods. After: Cleared, open forest area.

 

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