10/08/2026
SUTTON COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP 2026
Earlier this summer, from May 27th - 30th, Mat-Su Borough employees, volunteers, partnering agencies, organizations, and businesses came together after months of planning to remove junk, trash, and abandoned vehicles throughout Sutton.
Sutton was selected to help evaluate how effectively the C.L.E.A.N.S. Program could reach communities across the Borough's 25,000+ square miles. The community was also identified due to a high concentration of active Code Compliance cases in a relatively small area, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The cleanup's success was driven by extensive outreach and community involvement. Borough staff spent months working with property owners, attending local events, conducting door-to-door outreach, and building relationships with residents. Thanks to strong support from the Sutton community and the Sutton Community Council, the project was completed smoothly and helped create a cleaner, safer community.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The LDS Church, Wessel Family, Sutton Community Council, Mat-Su Health Foundation, Justin Metcalf of Dirt Pour Excavating, Nathan Patterson of F&P Forestry Services, Alpine Development, LLC, Families for the Improvement of Safety and Health (FISH), Northern Asphalt, Fonov Construction, Alaska Waste, Patriot Towing & Recovery, Sunbelt Rentals, Adult & Teen Challenge, Jonesville Cafe, Sutton General Store, Sutton Elementary School, Mat-Su Borough School District Infrastructure Team, Mat-Su Borough Development Services CLEANS, partnering Departments, members of our Borough Administration, and elected officials Senator George Rauscher, Representative Garret Nelson, and Assembly Member Michael Bowles.
🎞️📷 Brad Carper/MSB Public Affairs 2026
