Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate a historic milestone, America’s 250th birthday! To ensure the nation looks its best for this moment in time, Keep America Beautiful and more than 700 affiliates across the country are launching the Greatest American Cleanup, with a two-year goal to pick up 25 billion pieces of litter and engage 25,000 communities.
This initiative is about more than cleaning up trash and planting flowers. It’s about fostering civic pride, honoring our country’s natural beauty, and inspiring communities to work together for a sustainable future. In a recent Harris Poll, nearly 100% of Americans agreed on the importance of cleaning up litter from our public spaces, viewing it as essential for healthier, stronger communities.
The official opening day for Charlotte County's Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup® will be March 22nd. Please come join us for one or all of the events this season!
The first 800 people to register below receive Great American Cleanup t-shirts.
We also provide safety and collection supplies for your cleanup. Supply pickups will be by appointment.
Where: Close to home is a great place to start to make our communities Beautiful! Or sign up for one of the already scheduled cleanups!
When: February – May (More dates and times will be added)
Time: Your choice
Who: Anyone who can pick up litter or help make our community clean, green, and beautiful!!
Fee: This is a free community event open to KCB members and non-members.
*March 8th - Punta Gorda Canal Cleanup. Supplies distributed at event
*March 15th - Deep Creek Cleanup 7:45 check in, 8:00-10:00 Cleanup, Deep Creek Park on Sandhill. Supplies distributed at the event.
*March 22nd - Hickory Bluff Cemetery Cleanup, 8:30-till, 4051 Rowland Dr.
*March 22nd - Beach Rd., Englewood - Meet at Keller Williams Realty, 1160 S. McCall Rd. at 8:00 AM. Supplies will be distributed that morning! Please bring a reusable water bottle! Wear shoes and clothes suitable for working in and around the road and in the mangroves. If you have your own kayak, some people will be launching from here.
*March 29th - Laishley Park and Peace River Cleanup 9:00 - 12:00. BOATS NEEDED! Supplies distributed that morning.
*April 12th - Harbour Heights Neighborhood and Park Earth Month Cleanup. 8:00-2:00, Harbour Heights Park Pavillion, 2530 Harbour Dr. Supplies distributed that morning!
