Waltham Land Trust leads cleanup of the Lyman Estate grounds

Volunteers gathered at the Lyman Estate on Sunday afternoon, March 29, spending several hours removing trash throughout the woods and along the brook. They discovered large items including mattresses, tires, furniture and appliances during the cleanup, highlighting the extent of illegal dumping in the area.

It was all part of a cleanup effort hosted by the Waltham Land Trust. The crews focused on the southern wooded areas along Beaver Brook.

While some volunteers focused on removing larger debris, much of the effort involved collecting smaller litter including bottles, plastics and other waste, helping to restore the natural landscape.

Most of the volunteers were local residents and included members and volunteer stewards from the Waltham Land Trust.