What We Do
We collaborate with volunteers, business partners, and government leaders to take action and make Massachusetts a cleaner, greener place to live, work, and play. Get involved today.
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Explore Our Programs
Our programs leverage the power of volunteers to reduce litter, promote waste reduction and recycling, and beautify Massachusetts communities.
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Company Community Service
Is your business looking for a worthy community service project? We will match you with a local municipality in need of volunteers and ensure it's a successful day for all involved.
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Join the Mass Litter Cleanup Crew
Take the pledge to keep your community litter-free and we'll ship you a Litter Cleanup Kit!
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Join a Community Service Event
Volunteer for a community service event in your area or list your event on our calendar.
Join an Upcoming Event!
Our Impact
Every year, we help volunteers in communities across our state organize community-wide litter cleanups as part of the Great Massachusetts Cleanup. These efforts are making a tangible impact in Massachusetts.
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2024 Year-to-Date Cleanup Events
65
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2024 Year-to-Date Volunteer Hours
6,932
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2024 Year-to-Date Pounds of Litter Removed
164,751
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2024 Year-to-Date Tons of Litter Removed
82
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2024 Year-to-Date Value of Volunteer Services
$602,387
The Latest News & Views from KMB
The five remaining in-state landfills in Massachusetts are nearing capacity and could all close within the next 10 years, depending on how quickly they fill up. The more waste we divert from our landfills, the longer they can remain open.
Despite decades of government policies to reduce waste, Massachusetts throws away about six million tons of solid waste each year, enough trash to fill up about 31 Fenway Parks.
Global food waste is a huge problem that's beyond the ability of any individual consumer to solve. But there are simple changes every household can make to reduce food waste and save money.
