Resource Hub
Everything you need to start something
Guidance organized the way the work is: litter, beautification, recycling, and restoration & resiliency.
Four focus areas
Keep America Beautiful organizes its practical guidance around the four things communities actually ask for help with. Start with the one closest to the problem in front of you.
Resource Hub
Litter
What the National Litter Study measures, what it means locally, and the programs built to bring the numbers down.
Beautification
Planting, murals, gateways and green space — turning a neglected place into one people look after.
Recycling
Behavior, contamination and collection — what actually changes how much gets recycled, and what only looks like it does.
Restoration
Replanting what disasters take, and the tree-planting technique that makes it last — delivered through the RETREET® program.
Restoration & Resiliency
Still not sure where to start?
Your local affiliate has done this before, in your town, and will tell you what actually works there.
Frequently asked questions
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED
That’s easy, please visit Affiliate look up – Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and enter your zip code.
We encourage individual action, and we also recognize the benefits of working with friends and neighbors in your community.
Learn about the different ways you can take action here.
The best way to keep up to date on local events is through your local affiliate. Look for the closest one to you here.
If you register on the Keep America Beautiful volunteer portal, you will be alerted when local events are happening in your area. And you can always keep up-to-date on national events by signing up for our newsletter, and/or following us on social media.
Great question, the health and safety of our volunteers is our #1 priority. First things first, use good judgement, be extra careful along busy roads, don’t pick up litter in the dark, and wear a safety vest. We highly recommend wearing gloves (with a rubber coating) and is possible, use a litter picker. DO NOT pick up sharps (needles), and make sure any cigarette butts you put in your bag are fully extinguished. Also, be careful with any liquids in bottles, it’s always best to leave them closed.
You can sign up to receive (as supplies last) a Keep America Beautiful Cleanup kit here. We also have additional information about safe and effective cleanups here.
Great question, the health and safety of our volunteers is our #1 priority. First things first, use good judgement, be extra careful along busy roads, don’t pick up litter in the dark, and wear a safety vest. We highly recommend wearing gloves (with a rubber coating) and is possible, use a litter picker. DO NOT pick up sharps (needles), and make sure any cigarette butts you put in your bag are fully extinguished. Also, be careful with any liquids in bottles, it’s always best to leave them closed.
You can sign up to receive (as supplies last) a Keep America Beautiful Cleanup kit here. We also have additional information about safe and effective cleanups here.
Thank you for your interest! Please start here.
HOW DO I SUPPORT KAB?
Every donation of any size is always appreciated. Donate here.
Other ways to give are detailed here.
Thank you!
Yes, please. Please reach out to development@kab.org for more information.
Our offical number is 13-1761633.
Yes, please direct all media requests to media@kab.org. The Keep America Beautiful 2020 Litter Study is available here.
I’M LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING:
Learn where you can find a recycling center near you here.
We have many free and downloadable resources available on the site. You can find them listed on the main Resources page.
OTHER
We have many free and downloadable resources available on the site. You can find information on the study on our Resources page, or you can also visit the Litter Study page.
We have many free and downloadable resources available on the site. Our PSAs are located here. You can also find more information on the main Resources page. If you prefer, you can visit our YouTube channel here.
To reach a member of our RETREET team, please start here.