Communities Pledge

Lead The Change : Join The Greatest American Cleanup!

No matter the size of your group—whether it’s a handful of friends, a club, or a large organization—you can be a force for good in your community. The Greatest American Cleanup is your chance to be part of the largest cleanup effort in history, just in time for America’s 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026.

Pledge Now

I pledge to lead my community in the Greatest American Cleanup, working together to create a cleaner, greener future. We’ll pick up litter, recycle, plant native species, and inspire everyone to join us in beautifying our neighborhoods. Together, we’ll make a lasting impact and celebrate a more beautiful community by America’s 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026.

More Ways You Can Inspire, Encourage and Activate Your Community

America’s neighborhoods need leaders like you! Across 25,000 communities, groups are stepping up to take charge of picking up litter, boosting recycling, and beautifying public spaces. By leading a cleanup or organizing a local beautification project, you’ll be inspiring others to join the Greatest American Cleanup and creating a brighter, greener future for everyone.

Take The Pledge

Ready to make a difference? (opens in a new tab)

Download our simple guide on how to organize a cleanup complete with tips, checklists, and safety precautions.

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Inspire others to join the Greatest American Cleanup! (opens in a new tab)

Download our communication toolkit complete with logo, event flyers and a few social media assets to help spread the word.

Download Toolkit

Encourage your local, city, and state leaders to sign our Declaration of Action! (opens in a new tab)

This simple framework makes it easy to keep your communities clean, green and beautiful.

Declare Your Support

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Thank You to Our Ambassador Organizations

We’re proud to recognize the incredible organizations that go above and beyond to support the Greatest American Cleanup. Our Ambassador organizations play a vital role in spreading the message, engaging their members, and helping communities across the country take action. If you’d like to learn more about becoming an Ambassador, please contact David Wheeler at dwheeler@kab.org.

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