Mayor Donna Deegan has announced the winners of the second Jax Litter League contest, with the Northside team “Collect and Connect” taking top honors after collecting an impressive 227 bags of trash, almost four tons, from Jacksonville neighborhoods.
Led by team captain Susan Shinego, “Collect and Connect” competed against teams citywide in a challenge to clean up litter in local communities. For their efforts, the winning team received an elite game day experience watching the Jacksonville Jaguars face the New York Jets, a box of Jaguars merchandise, and a photo opportunity with Mayor Deegan.
Mayor Deegan praised the team’s dedication, saying, “The Jax Litter League shows what Jacksonville can accomplish when neighbors come together for our city. Susan and her team didn’t just collect trash, they’re helping to build cleaner, stronger communities across the Northside. This is exactly the kind of grassroots action that makes Jacksonville beautiful.”
The Jax Litter League is part of the mayor’s “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute” initiative, a broader anti-blight effort designed to keep neighborhoods clean, vibrant, and safe. The program encourages residents to take an active role in maintaining public spaces while fostering community pride and environmental stewardship.
Teams across Jacksonville participated in the second round of the contest, collectively removing thousands of pounds of litter from streets, parks, and other public spaces.
For more information on upcoming cleanup events and the “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute” initiative, visit Jacksonville’s official website.
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