Big Sweep

Each Fall, Greensboro Beautiful volunteers get litter out of our waterways, off our streets, and out of our neighborhoods! Scout troops, community organizations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and families take part in the cleanup, showing our community's concern for cleaner waterways and public areas. 

How it works:

• Most of our cleanups are self-guided.
• Get a small group of 15 or less.
• Select a site to clean up from our online Litter Hot Spots map or suggest a cleanup site of your own.
• Sign up and let us know when you plan to clean up your selected site between September 1st-30th. 
• Pick up your supplies at Gateway Gardens: 2800 E. Gate City Blvd. They are located in tubs in the outdoor storage area on the right side of the building. Take what you need and leave the rest.
• Take pictures before and after your cleanup and post them to Greensboro Beautiful's Facebook or Instagram page. It's a great way to show what a difference we can make!
• Put your litter bags and recyclables in your own residential trash can and recycling can.
• And most importantly, complete the following survey for Greensboro Beautiful so we can report data and continue to fund this effort!
• Return your unused or recyclable supplies (grabbers, vests, and gloves) to the outdoor storage area of Gateway Gardens in three days.

For more information or if you have questions,
email Alex Zaleski or Amanda Garner