Local highways will be getting a spring cleaning.

Saturday marks the Government of Alberta's Annual Highway Cleanup.

Motorists can expect to see volunteers in orange safety vests out collecting trash from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.

The volunteers are members of non-profit groups like Girl Guides, Scouts, 4-H clubs, Rotary clubs, church organizations, schools, and others.

Drivers are asked to slow down, watch for pedestrians, and use caution when passing clean up crews.

If the weather takes an unfavourable turn, some areas may finish their cleanup on May 11.

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