The Spring Community Clean Up Event 2021 that usually takes place in May of each year is canceled, according to a press release from the City of The Dalles Public Works. To maintain social distancing and minimize the possible spread of COVID-19, the decision was made to again cancel the Spring Community Clean Up event.

However, long time Spring Community Clean Up co-sponsor, The Dalles Disposal, is accepting yard debris, from The Dalles city residents only, at no charge during the month of April 2021 if taken to the transfer station at 1317 West First Street Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.