What We Do
We collaborate with volunteers, business partners, and government leaders to take action and make Massachusetts a cleaner, greener place to live, work, and play. Get involved today.
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Explore Our Programs
Our programs leverage the power of volunteers to reduce litter, promote waste reduction and recycling, and beautify Massachusetts communities.
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Company Community Service
Is your business looking for a worthy community service project? We will match you with a local municipality in need of volunteers and ensure it's a successful day for all involved.
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Join the Mass Litter Cleanup Crew
Take the pledge to keep your community litter-free and we'll ship you a Litter Cleanup Kit!
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Join a Community Service Event
Volunteer for a community service event in your area or list your event on our calendar.
Join an Upcoming Event!
Our Impact
Every year, we help volunteers in communities across our state organize community-wide litter cleanups as part of the Great Massachusetts Cleanup. These efforts are making a tangible impact in Massachusetts.
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Number of Cleanup Events Hosted in 2024
96
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Total Volunteer Hours in 2024
27,840
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Total Pounds of Litter Removed in 2024
300,000+
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Total Tons of Litter Removed in 2024
150+
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Total Value of Volunteer Services in 2024
$1,140,604
The Latest News & Views from KMB
During the winter, it can be difficult to connect with nature while it is "sleeping." It is important to learn how you can foster a connection with nature during the winter months. Read on to find simple ways to connect with nature during this winter season!
Let’s explore the idea of a National Litter Hall of Fame located in Massachusetts! It could be funded by grants from The Massachusetts Package Stores Association, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, the Massachusetts State Lottery, and Poland Spring, and pay tribute to the myriad varieties of litter that have been scattered across America’s public spaces throughout our nation’s history. The museum’s opening exhibition could feature an inaugural class of 10 litter inductees into the Hall of Fame, selected by litter experts from around the Commonwealth.
The centuries-long saga of volunteer trash-gathering has many fascinating chapters, but none can equal the episode in which it nearly became an official sport at the 1968 Olympics.
