Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last.
Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and anti-litter education events.
Events must be registered to receive free cleanup supplies.
The Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring trash disposal, free of charge or at a reduced rate for registered program participants, at participating landfills from April 1 through April 30, with prior approval.
77,000+ Volunteers
Last year, more than 77,000 volunteers participated in Pick Up Pennsylvania!
Over 3.2 million pounds of litter and trash were picked up, 4.5 million pounds of materials were recycled and over 14,000 trees, flowers and other greens were planted.
"Generations of Pennsylvanians have been working with organizations and state and local governments to cleanup and beautify our shared public spaces across the state. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is so appreciative for the hard work and dedication. Let's keep working together for a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Anyone can participate in Pick Up PA by visiting our website," said Michelle Dunn, Pick Up Pennsylvania Program Coordinator.
Individuals, sportsperson's groups, civic groups, youth groups, friends and family can help clean up vacant lots, streets and riverbanks, plant gardens and trees or mulch a local playground.
Volunteer
Click Here to volunteer for an event near you.
Host An Event
To host an event, join an event near you or to inquire about free supplies and trash disposal, visit Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania! webpage or contact Michelle Dunn, Pick Up Pennsylvania Program Coordinator, at 724.836.4121 ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.
For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel.
Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.
(Reprinted from the latest Keep PA Beautiful newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)
Resource Link:
-- Keep PA Beautiful News: 2024 Annual Report; Registration Open For Pick Up Pennsylvania! Enter Lens On Litter Contest; Keep Coatesville Beautiful! Volunteer Awards!
[Posted: February 25, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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