Keep Arkansas Beautiful announces kick off of the 2024 Great American Cleanup

LITTLE ROCK — The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) has announced the kickoff of the 2024 Keep America Beautiful™ Great American Cleanup® (GAmC) in Arkansas. Arkansans are invited to register and host their own cleanups from March 1 through May 31.
This year's Great American Cleanup is a chance for residents statewide to contribute to beautification and cleanup efforts, particularly as the state prepares for an expected influx of tourists during the April Great American Eclipse event. Arkansans interested in doing their part to showcase the Natural State’s beauty can recruit volunteers and host their own cleanup or sign up to volunteer at an event near them.
"As we gear up to welcome visitors from across the country for the 2024 Eclipse event, KAB’s spring cleanup initiative offers a unique opportunity to present Arkansas at its finest,” said Shea Lewis, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “By participating in the Great American Cleanup, we can ensure that our communities are clean and welcoming to all who come to experience the state, and help restore our communities to their best after this special event concludes."

KAB invites individuals and groups to sign up to volunteer or organize a local event during the GAmC at https://bit.ly/2024GAmCsignup. Organizers can use KAB’s free educational resources and print-ready promotional items to help recruit volunteers and learn how to organize a cleanup. These resources and free supplies like disposable gloves, trash bags and fluorescent safety vests are available through KAB by visiting http://bit.ly/KABClean.
"Last year was a historic year for Keep Arkansas Beautiful, as we saw a total economic value of over $4.7 million returned to communities across the state through our cleanup and beautification initiatives," said Robyn Taylor, volunteer program manager at KAB. "This incredible impact highlights the importance of our collective efforts in beautifying Arkansas, especially as we prepare for a busy tourism season this spring. We invite all Arkansans to help continue this momentum by registering their own GAmC cleanups today!"
During GAmC cleanup events, volunteers are encouraged to use safety precautions, including not picking up litter with bare hands, wearing bright safety vests along roadways and ensuring children are accompanied by an adult while collecting litter.