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Greatest American Cleanup – Individuals

Make An Impact –Take The Pledge Today!

Join the Greatest American Cleanup and help create cleaner, greener, and more beautiful communities. Together, we’re working toward removing 25 billion pieces of litter by July 4, 2026.

Take The Pledge

Take The Pledge

Take the Pledge

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.

Here Are a Few Ways to Get Involved in The Greatest American Cleanup

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Our goal is to pick up 25 billion pieces of litter and beautify 25,000 communities across the country between now and July 4, 2026.

Over the next two years, we will unite Americans around making our country look its best for this momentous celebration. Our efforts will spark renewed civic pride in our cities, towns, and communities nationwide. By inspiring communities, organizations, and individuals to take action, we support a cleaner, more sustainable, and more beautiful future.

Keep America Beautiful and ReMA Launch Youth Innovation Challenge to Advance Recycling Education

October 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

High school students invited to explore local recycling systems and pitch creative, community-based solutions. The challenge runs through November 15, 2026 with one grand-prize winner receiving $500.

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Keep America Beautiful Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Inviting Americans to Make a Positive Difference in their Communities

September 11, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Cleanup, beautification, and other acts of service part of America’s Day of Doing Good, the largest day of community action in U.S. history

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From Highways to Coastlines: New Research Uncovers the True Scope of Litter in America

June 15, 2026 · McCall Vrydaghs

Listen to this podcast episode exploring the methodology, data collection, and key insights behind the Keep America Beautiful 2026 National Litter Study.

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Share Your Story

Do you have a story about work being done in your community? If so, we would love to hear from you.

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The Greatest American Cleanup is made possible by the support of great companies like these:

American Express Foundation

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Special thanks to the artists that donated their time and talent to our cause:

Photography: Nancy Andrews (opens in a new tab)

Vocalists on Videos: Eric Scott (opens in a new tab) & Patty Reese (opens in a new tab)