Still Time To Join Fall Pick Up Pennsylvania! Cleanup: Keep PA Beautiful

Groups and individuals are cleaning up their favorite shared public spaces through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania Program, supporting the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. 

The International Coastal Cleanup is an initiative to keep trash from reaching our waterways and oceans. 

Through November 30, volunteers will be provided trash bags, gloves, and safety vests, as supplies last, when they register a cleanup with Pick Up Pennsylvania. 

Both waterway and land-based cleanups are eligible for the program since a significant portion of waterway pollution originates on land. 

Wind and rain wash litter into storm drains or directly into creeks and rivers that eventually flow to the ocean where it impacts marine life, human health, and coastal economies.

Organizations, civic groups, schools, individuals, friends, and family can organize a cleanup of their favorite waterway, park, trail or other place they care about.

"Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is proud to be the state coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Pennsylvania consistently ranks in the top five nationwide for volunteer participation and trash collection. We couldn't do it without the generosity of dedicated volunteers who roll up their sleeves to pick up trash before it makes it way to our waterways. Big or small, all cleanups make a difference. As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, consider giving back to the places you love by organizing a cleanup with family and friends. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors together and make a positive impact,” said Michelle Dunn, Pick Up Pennsylvania Program Coordinator. 

Events must be registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to receive supplies. 

You can join an existing cleanup event by visiting KPB’s Pick Up Pennsylvania Program webpage.

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.

(Photo: Allegheny River cleanup, Venango County, organized by the Venango County Conservation District.)  

[Posted: November 13, 2025]  PA Environment Digest