Contact
Katie Teague (kteague@uada.edu)
Jane Maginot (jmaginot@uada.edu)
Kristen Crawley (kcrawley@uada.edu)
Washington County Extension
479-444-1755
2536 N. McConnell Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
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NWA LITTER CLEANUPS
Pick Up Where You Play
Each fall community partners come together on a regional effort to remove litter from recreational areas. This is an easy way to obtain service hours and help keep area waterways clean! Sign up to be notified of upcoming events!
2025 Cleanup Sites
If you have a spot that you want to clean, or organize an event, please contact jmaginot@uada.edu.
We have started to schedule dates for the 2025 season below.
Friday, Sept. 5 - Osage Creek @ Horsebarn Park in Rogers, 6-7 p.m. (click here for more info)
Saturday, Sept. 6 - Lee Creek Cleanup @ Devil's Den, 9 a.m., cleanup with prizes at 11:30
Saturday, Sept. 13 - Clean the Streets, Bentonville, 9 a.m. - Noon (Sign up here)
Saturday, Sept. 13 - Lake Fayetteville @ Study Center and Marina, 8-11:30 a.m. Float and land options
Thursday, Sept 18 - Spring Creek @ Luther George Park in Springdale, 9-11:30 a.m. (click here for more info)
Saturday, Sept. 20 - Clabber Creek in Fayetteville, 9:30-11:30 a.m., invasive pull and litter cleanup.
Saturday, Sept. 27 - Beaver Lake Volunteer Day @ Hickory Creek, Beaver Lake, 8 a.m. cleanup with prizes and lunch at 11AM (Sign up here)
Saturday, Oct 4 - Lake Elmdale in Springdale and Elm Springs, 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 - Downtown Rogers 1-3 p.m. - More details coming soon!
Tuesday, Oct. 7 - Wetlands at Osage Park, Bentonville - Bring your own kayak! 5-7 p.m. - Food provided.
Saturday, Oct. 11 - Sager Creek in Siloam Springs, starts at 9 a.m. (click here for more info)
Saturday, Oct. 18 - Lake Sequoyah & Middle Fork Clean up in Fayetteville and Elkins, 9 a.m. - Noon. Float and land options.
Sunday, Oct. 26 - Chamber Springs on Illinois River (click here for more info)
Saturday, Nov. 1 - Lake Wilson, Fayetteville, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More details coming soon!
This list will continue to grow so please come back and check it often, or sign up on the link above to be notified of events before they happen. In the meantime, check out what Heather has to say about litter!
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.
Thank you 2024 Volunteers and Sponsors!
The 2024 cleanup season ended with 597 volunteers participating in area cleanups associated with Pick Up Where You Play. With 12 events taking place over the two-month timeframe, there was a lot of trash removed from area parks, streets, and waterways.
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.