Holts Summit hosts first Earth Day ‘trash bash’ | Mid-Missouri News [Video]

HOLTS SUMMIT — Retold Tales Used Bookstore in Holts Summit hosted its inaugural “trash bash” trash cleanup Monday as part of its Earth Day celebration, allowing residents to make a positive impact on the environment. 

The trash bash began at Retold Tales and included a 1.5-mile circuit for volunteers to walk along while collecting trash. The loop headed up South Summit Drive to Holts Summit Park, and then down Greenway Drive and back to the bookstore.

The community cleanup was sponsored by both Retold Tales bookstore and True Value of Holts Summit. The sponsors provided water and supplies, like gloves and bags, to volunteers.

Katherine Boyce, an employee at Retold Tales, helped organize and execute the cleanup effort. She said events like this one help increase awareness of the amount of waste put into the environment. 

“It’s really easy to get caught up in like trying to get from point …