The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) announced today that there is still time to volunteer in its annual Great Arkansas Cleanup (GAC) event now through Oct. 31.
Since kicking off on Sept. 10, volunteer coordinators in 74 out 75 counties across the state have registered GAC cleanups, and thousands of community volunteers are picking up litter at these local cleanup events. KAB launches the Go Clean Challenge every year to encourage Arkansans in every county to register cleanups throughout the event.
"We are thrilled at all the participation we have received so far during our fall cleanup," said Robyn Taylor, volunteer program manager at KAB. "The work isn't over yet! We still have one county left to register, and we want to encourage every Arkansan to get involved and register a cleanup in their county before the Oct. 31 deadline."
The GAC is an annual statewide cleanup initiative that removes litter from our state's roadsides, public areas and parks. Litter removal helps maintain the natural beauty of the landscape and benefits wildlife health and air quality. Across the state, volunteers are encouraged to get involved in beautifying their local communities. In 2021, volunteers collected more than 219 tons of litter during the GAC. These efforts positively impact civic pride, livability, and economic growth – creating communities where people want to work, live and play.
Volunteers can find and join local cleanups by visiting the calendar of events at http://bit.ly/KABevnt.
Individuals and groups are invited to sign up to organize a local cleanup for their community at https://bit.ly/KABSignUp. Cleanup supplies, including disposable gloves, cotton gloves and fluorescent safety vests, are available through KAB. Planning tools and resources are available at http://bit.ly/KABClean.
About Keep Arkansas Beautiful
The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB), consisting of a professional staff of three and a nine-member advisory board appointed by the governor, is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. KAB is a certified state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc. KAB inspires and educates individuals to reduce litter, recycle and keep Arkansas beautiful. KAB is funded by 1% of the eighth-cent Conservation Tax. For more information, visit KeepArkansasBeautiful.com. Stay in the know by following Keep Arkansas Beautiful on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and texting VOLUNTEER to 484848.