NWA LITTER CLEANUPS

Pick Up Where You Play

Each fall community partners come together on a regional effort to remove litter from recreational areas. Litter cleanups are an easy way obtain service hours and help keep area waterways clean! Sign up to be notified of 2026 events!

Thank you 2025 Volunteers and Sponsors!

The 2025 cleanup season ended with 684 volunteers participating in area cleanups associated with Pick Up Where You Play. With 17 events taking place over the two-month timeframe, there were 11,473 pounds of trash removed from area parks, streets, and waterways. 

 

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How does litter impact water?

If litter is not picked up, it travels to storm drains when it rains. It then goes untreated into creeks and streams. No one likes swimming or recreating with litter. Litter can also harm wildlife that might mistake it for food or get tangled in the trash.

What is considered litter?

Litter can come in many shapes and sizes, from cigarette butts to bulky household waste. Anything that has not been disposed of properly is considered litter.

We often think of littering as intentional, but it can also be unintentional, like litter flying out from truck beds. Secure things well in your truck bed. Keeping a litter bag in your car is an easy way to keep your trash contained while traveling.

Littering in Arkansas is Illegal

You can report littering by calling 866-811-1222. For more resources on littering, visit Keep Arkansas Beautiful.

To properly dispose of large items and hazardous materials, contact your nearest disposal source.

For Washington County Disposal options, visit Boston Mountain Solid Waste District. For Benton County Disposal options, visit Benton County Solid Waste District.

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