The 15th annual Stash the Trash take place Saturday in Ames as an opportunity for students and community members alike to partake in a city-wide cleanup effort.

The event gathers volunteers from Iowa State and around Ames to pick up trash, debris and other litter that collected over the winter months.

The event will take place on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Volunteers will check-in at Reiman Gardens, where they will pick up their trash bags and gloves, along with donuts provided by Hy-Vee, according to a press release from the Volunteer Center of Story County.

All volunteers will also be given a free lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and free admission to Reiman Gardens, the press release stated.

Groups and individuals can register online at www.vcstory.org or by calling 515-268-5323.