Hauling away trash left by illegal immigrants: 25 volunteers fill 50 large bags in Ash Canyon on Monday

Carolyn Hileman* | February 21, 2008

PALOMINAS — Some of the garbage was located in thick brush. Other pieces of litter were embedded in the frozen ground. But a tireless group of 25 people still managed to collect nearly every item of trash along a steep trail in Ash Canyon on Monday. Paul Orlando has his hands full as he continues up Ash Canyon Trail, picking up garbage left behind by illegal immigrants. They filled a total of about 50 jumbo-sized trash bags. The area is frequently traveled by illegal immigrants who leave behind piles of things like plastic bottles, metal cans, clothing and backpacks. This effort was the second in a series of cleanups that are being organized by Steve Willsey of Hereford. The hike up the trail was steep, and the trash was very difficult to pickup.

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