2023-2024 Environmental Impact
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful works year-round to facilitate litter cleanup events with volunteer groups of all sizes in Hillsborough County. Volunteers help remove litter from road ways, parks, and waterways throughout the county, focusing on key geographical areas such as downtown Tampa, Ybor City, Plant City, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful staff assist in
planning and promoting the events, recruiting volunteers, providing necessary supplies, and ensuring the collected litter is properly disposed of at the event's conclusion. Additionally, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful lends cleanup supplies to all volunteer groups. These supplies are provided through generous grant funding, various sponsors, and in-kind donations.
2024 Impacts: Litter Cleanups
23,830
96,827
252,239 $3,137,903
Volunteers Activated
Volunteer Service Hours
Lbs of Litter
Volunteer Value
Why Litter Reduction Matters
Litter reduction and cleanups are essential to maintaining a healthy and vibrant community. By removing trash from our streets and waterways, we help protect local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance the natural beauty of our neighborhoods. Regular cleanups also foster a sense of community pride and encourage residents to take ownership of their environment, creating long-term positive impacts. Keeping Tampa Bay clean and litter-free not only ensures a healthier ecosystem but also promotes tourism and improves the quality of life for all who live here.
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