City Hosts Love The Boot Week

NEWS RELEASE
01 APRIL 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

105 NORTH MAIN ST.
P.O. BOX 1879
OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879
(337) 948-2520
FAX (337) 948-2593

MAYOR
Julius Alsandor

City of Opelousas to Host Community Cleanup for Love the Boot Week

Opelousas, LA (April 1, 2025) –The City of Opelousas is proud to announce its participation in

Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest litter cleanup and beautification initiative. This state-
wide effort, scheduled for April 5-13, is organized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful and supported

by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
On April 5th, starting at 9am, the City of Opelousas will host its local event as part of this
important week. Volunteers are invited to join forces with city officials, local businesses, and
community members to clean up designated areas within the city. The initiative aims to not
only remove litter but also to beautify spaces, making them more inviting and safe for
residents and visitors alike. Neighborhood leaders, small businesses, and other organizations
are encouraged to gather a team willing to come together and clean the city. The annual
event brings multiple communities together for a sort of spring cleaning. Volunteers can also
choose to clean areas around their business, schools or neighborhoods during Love the Boot
week.
Code Enforcement Director, Lance Ned, emphasized the significance of the event, stating,
“Tackling litter is crucial for enhancing our community’s environment and quality of life. We
are committed to making Opelousas a cleaner, greener place to live. This event is a great way
for residents to actively contribute to the beautification of our city, and we look forward to
seeing everyone there.”
Litter has long posed significant challenges to Louisiana, impacting natural areas, wildlife,
economic development, and community well-being. With over $91.4 million spent annually
on litter abatement, the need for community involvement and education remains high.
Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, highlighted the broader goals
of Love the Boot Week, “Picking up litter is important, but litter education is the primary goal.
By understanding the consequences of litter and adopting preventive behaviors, we can
achieve a cleaner, greener Louisiana.”

Love the Boot Week, 5-13, is Louisiana’s Largest Litter Removal and Beautification Event

Organized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful

Volunteers can sign up for the Opelousas cleanup event by visiting
https://tinyurl.com/yc3y88cs or by calling the Code Enforcement Office at 337-948-2533.
Questions about this specific event should be directed to Lance Ned, Code Enforcement
Director, at 337-948-2533.
Following the conclusion of Love the Boot Week, Keep Louisiana Beautiful will publish an
outcomes report detailing the collective impact of the cleanup efforts across the state,
including statistics on volunteer engagement and trash collection.
For more information about Love the Boot Week, please visit www.lovetheboot.org or contact
info@keeplouisianabeautiful.org.
Contact: Lance Ned, Code Enforcement Director City of Opelousas Phone: 337-948-2533