In previous years, the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest showed him that the people of Pennsylvania really DO care about the litter that spoils the beautiful countryside, quaint towns and busy city streets of our Commonwealth.
Unfortunately, the battle is not yet over.
To focus attention on this ugly and avoidable environmental problem, the Pennsylvania Resources Council reminds residents of its annual Lens on Litter Photo Contest, with a deadline of October 31, 2025.
Use your camera or mobile device to snap eye-catching examples of litter in your Pennsylvania community.
The contest is open to amateur photographers only. Contestants are separated into two categories—students (through 12th grade) and adults.
Six prizes, three for each group, will be awarded with the first-place winner receiving $500, second-place $250 and third-place $100.
New for 2025 and sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful, an additional prize of $500 in each of the adult & student categories will be awarded in the Before & After category.
To qualify for this category, clean-up efforts must be registered with Keep PA Beautiful’s Pick-Up PA Program.
Entries (limit five per person, no smaller than 4x6 and no larger than 8x10) may be mailed to PRC Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Contest, 1521 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.
High resolution digital submissions may be emailed to lensonlitter@prc.org.
All entries (including digital) must include the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, email address, title given to photo, location of litter site and how you learned about the contest.
Students should also include age, grade and name of school.
Photos submitted without all required information will be disqualified. Photos may be used by PRC and Keep PA Beautiful at their discretion.
For complete details, previous winners and an online submission form, visit PRC’s Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest webpage..
Program sponsors-to-date include Carolyn Capaldi, Robert & Mary Capaldi, Keep PA Beautiful, Sheetz, Inc. and Wegmans.
For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website. Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar. Click Here to support their work.
Resource Links:
-- PA Resources Council To Hold Aug. 1, Aug. 23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN]
-- Allegheny County Health Dept., PA Resources Council To Hold 2 Household Chemical Collection Events In Allegheny County [Aug. 16, Sept. 6] [PaEN]
(Photo: The 2024 first place adult winner, “At the Corner of Disregard & Apathy,” along with an after photo submitted after a clean-up of the area.)
[Posted: July 15, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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