Every piece counts
As Pennsylvania prepares to host major America 250 celebrations and national events—from Earth Day and the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to the PGA Championship, FIFA festivities, the MLB All-Star Game, and July 4th celebrations in Philadelphia—now is the perfect moment to show what our communities are made of.
Litter is one of the issues Pennsylvanians care about most. Many of us agree it harms our environment, waterways, home values, local businesses, and the beauty of the places we love.
And the solution is simple and immediate: when each of us picks up even a handful of litter, our neighborhoods, parks, trails, and roadways look better instantly. This campaign encourages residents to join a Pick Up PA event or organize one of their own through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful—turning individual effort into a statewide movement that keeps Pennsylvania beautiful for visitors, neighbors, and future generations.
Why it matters
We all know it. Litter hurts our environment, neighborhoods, businesses, and the places we love.
Most Pennsylvanians see it as a real problem. And to clean it up, the solution is simple. Did you know? According to Keep America Beautiful, if every resident picked up just 152 pieces of litter, visible litter would be nearly gone.
Cleanups not only make an immediate difference, they also boost community pride. Join a Pick Up PA event near you and keep Pennsylvania beautiful all year long.
Join the Pick Up PA Movement
Cleanup guides, tools, and support
Get the tools, guidance, and support you need from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s resource center.
Safety Tips and Educational Resources
Review safety guidelines and educational materials from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful before heading out to your cleanup.
How to host a cleanup in your community
Ready to lead your own community cleanup? Use this quick guide to plan, promote, and register a successful Pick Up PA event.
- Plan a date and location. Get the ball rolling with the basics.
- Promote your event. Get the promotional toolkit from KPB to spread the word.
- Get supplies. Registered groups can recieve free supplies from PennDOT.
- Plan trash disposal. Coordinate pickup and disposal with PennDOT, your local government, or park/trail managers before your event
- Register your event. Submit your clean up outcomes to KPB.
Share your impact
Share our graphics or your own photos from your cleanup using #everypiececountsPA to inspire others and show how every small effort adds up across the state.
Right click on each image, and select "save image as".
A milestone year for PA
Pennsylvania is in the spotlight as we host major America250 celebrations and high‑profile events across the state, including the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the PGA Championship in Philadelphia, FIFA events, the America 250 PA Celebration, and the MLB All-Star Game—making it the perfect time to show off a cleaner, more beautiful state.
Visitors from around the country, and the world will experience our parks, neighborhoods, and streets firsthand. Keeping our communities clean now ensures we show the very best of Pennsylvania has to offer during this milestone year.
