City invites community to Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck Event

Published on October 07, 2026

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.– The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites residents to meet its newest team member, Spiffy, during the Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck community event Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 3 p.m. at 455 Grove Street. 

The free, family-friendly event gives residents an opportunity to meet Spiffy, explore Solid Waste trucks and equipment, and connect with the employees who help keep Fayetteville clean each day. 

Spiffy was brought to life following a community mascot design contest launched in 2024. The winning design was created by Iris Niang, then a student at Berean Baptist Academy, and was selected to become the official mascot of the Solid Waste Division. Niang received a $500 scholarship for her winning design and was recognized alongside the contest’s finalists in February 2025.

Now, residents will have an opportunity to meet the live version of Spiffy while enjoying an afternoon of activities for the entire family.  

Activities will include the Xfinity Game Truck from noon to 2 p.m. for ages 6 and older, a Spiffy-themed activity with Kidcreate Studio from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., music from a DJ, face painting, games, prizes, a raffle, and other family activities.  

"This event is about bringing our community together and giving residents a fun, hands-on way to connect with Solid Waste,” said Daniel Edwards, Assistant Director of Public Services. “We're excited for residents to meet Spiffy, explore our trucks, and learn more about the work our team does throughout Fayetteville.” 

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from on-site food trucks. 

Spiffy will serve as a friendly face for the Solid Waste Division’s public education and outreach efforts, helping residents learn about proper waste disposal, recycling, and ways they can help keep Fayetteville clean. 

Event details: 

  • What: Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck 
  • When: Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-3 p.m. 
  • Where: 455 Grove Street, Fayetteville 
  • Cost: Free; food available for purchase 

Residents are encouraged to bring the whole family, meet the Solid Waste team, and help keep Fayetteville Spiffy clean. 

For more information about the City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division, visit FayettevilleNC.gov/SolidWaste. 

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