Litter Clean Up
Understanding Litter in America
Every piece of litter makes a difference! According to the Keep America Beautiful 2026 National Litter Study, litter along America's roadways and waterways has decreased by 34% since 2020. While this is encouraging progress, an estimated 35 billion pieces of litter still remain across the country.
At Keep North Platte & Lincoln County Beautiful, we're committed to building on that progress through education, community cleanups, and litter prevention. Together, we can make our communities cleaner, greener, and more beautiful!
Want to learn more? Explore the latest research, discover the impact of litter, and find out how you can help.
Great American Cleanup - This Keep America Beautiful Program is the country’s largest community improvement program that kicks off in more than 20,000 communities each spring. This national program engages 2 million volunteers who take action in their communities to create positive change and lasting impact. Cleanups are held in Downtown North Platte, Westfield Shopping Center, Wallace, Hershey and Maxwell. KNPLCB provides supportive services, cleanup supplies like garbage bags, gloves and water. The goal for the day is to work with your friends and neighbors and come away with a fresh outlook, pride in the community, and to have a whole lot of fun!
Rural Route - Routes are given to those who apply for these rural cleanups in Lincoln County. Routes are given based on availability and grant dollars.·
Lake Maloney Cleanup - Lake residents gather to pick up trash around the litter around the 9 mile perimeter of the lake just south of North Platte.
Trails Cleanup - Designated areas are adopted by local organizations to keep the trail system in North Platte free of trash and debris.