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
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.

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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
Dart
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)















