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 YTD in 2025
56
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Volunteer Hours YTD in 2025
15,458
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Pounds of Litter Removed YTD in 2025
195,121
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Tons of Litter Removed YTD in 2025
97
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Value of Volunteer Services YTD in 2025
$649,236
The Latest News & Views from KMB
Should KMB volunteers pick up cigarette butts? It’s one of the Great Debates in the litter-gathering community, right up there with, “Should KMB volunteers have arrest powers?”
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is working on a comprehensive redesign to mitigate flooding, add community gathering areas, and update the recreational facilities at Moakley Park.
There are many challenges in the world of volunteer litter gathering, but few can rival the high-wire uncertainty posed by that single, conspicuous piece of trash lying on the lawn of a private home on your route. Dare you venture onto someone’s private property to pick it up, or do you let it be?
Thank You To Our Business Sponsors!
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