​​​​​It is estimated that 80% of the trash in our waters originates from land.  Litter and debris along our roadways ends up in stormwater systems which ultimately lead to rivers, lakes and open waters.  To protect our waters, we have the Keep Pasco Beautiful Cleanup the third Saturday of every September. The next Keep Pasco Beautiful Cleanup is scheduled for September 20th, 2025.

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In 2024, the Keep Pasco Beautiful Cleanup was held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.  Volunteers participated in 59 locations throughout Pasco County. There were 1,363 volunteers that worked for 4,787 hours picking up 62,00 lbs of trash. The Independent Sector values a volunteer hour at $33.49, which would put the volunteer cost-benefit for this cleanup at $160,316.63.

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A huge thank you to all of our sponsors! All of our supplies are funded through sponsorships, and we wouldn't be able to do the cleanups without their support. Disposable gloves, trash bags, and Keep Pasco Beautiful Cleanup T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. In previous years, we've had such a great response that we ran out of shirts, so register early! T-shirts will be distributed based on who registered first.

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If you would like a trash picker, we recommend getting one in advance since we won't be able to offer them this year. Here are a few suggestions on where to buy them: Amazon, Lowe's, The Home Depot, ArcMate, Grabo Grabber.

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We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunglasses during the cleanup. We also suggest bringing sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, and water. We are practicing what we preach with waste reduction, so please bring your water in a reusable bottle if you have one. Not all sites will have water available on-site.

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