Lead The Change : Join The Greatest American Cleanup!
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.
Take The Pledge
More Ways You Can Inspire, Encourage and Activate Your Community
America’s neighborhoods need leaders like you! Across 25,000 communities, groups are stepping up to take charge of picking up litter, boosting recycling, and beautifying public spaces. By leading a cleanup or organizing a local beautification project, you’ll be inspiring others to join the Greatest American Cleanup and creating a brighter, greener future for everyone.
Ready to make a difference?
Download our simple guide on how to organize a cleanup complete with tips, checklists, and safety precautions.
Inspire others to join the Greatest American Cleanup!
Encourage your local, city, and state leaders to sign our Declaration of Action!
This simple framework makes it easy to keep your communities clean, green and beautiful.
Thank You to Our Ambassador Organizations
We’re proud to recognize the incredible organizations that go above and beyond to support the Greatest American Cleanup.
Our Ambassador organizations play a vital role in spreading the message, engaging their members, and helping communities across the country take action. If you’d like to learn more about becoming an Ambassador, please contact David Wheeler at dwheeler@kab.org.







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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.
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
Vocalists on Videos: Eric Scott & Patty Reese



