Keep Columbus Beautiful

Shoutout to the Columbus Department of Public Service Divison of Refuse Collection staff who helped deliver this year's Can Fairy containers to the University District to help off-campus students recycle right!

It's the final countdown! With just three days left in the game, you've knocked it out of the park by collecting an incredible 49,995 pounds of litter so far. Now, it’s time for the final inning—keep swinging and add to those tallies before the clock runs out!

After 37 years of dedicated service, we celebrate and recognize Julie Gillilan’s incredible contributions to the City of Columbus! From starting as a Customer Service Representative to becoming a Refuse Operations Coordinator, Julie has been a cornerstone of leadership and sustainability in our community. Her work with Keep Columbus Beautiful has left a lasting impact on our city's environment. Thank you, Julie, for your unwavering commitment to making Columbus a better place! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

Central Ohio sends nearly 1 million pounds of food to the landfill every day—efforts like the Too Good To Go app can helping change that. This app connects customers with local restaurants and bakeries to save surplus food and reducing waste. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQbTzuJR

Happy National Dog Day 🐶 Keep America Beautiful Affiliate Keep Columbus Beautiful recently held their very first Pick It Up with a Pup event! Volunteers and their pups came together for a morning of fun, doggos, and litter cleanups. Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center even brought along some adorable adoptable pups to join the fun! We 💚 this amazing way to keep communities clean, green, and beautiful. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate today, grab your furry friend and sign up to pick up 250 pieces of litter for the #GreatestAmericanCleanup! kab.org/greatest 📸: Keep Columbus Beautiful #KeepAmericaBeautiful #DoBeautifulThings #America250 #NationalDogDay #KABAffiliate #KeepColumbusBeautiful

What an incredible time we had at the first-ever Arborfest on Saturday! It was fantastic to connect with hundreds of residents who came out to talk about sustainability and the importance of our urban canopy. Thanks to everyone who joined us—let’s keep the momentum going as we work together to make Columbus even greener! 

ICYMI: Columbus Police are cracking down on uncovered loads along 104. This enforcement is crucial in keeping our roads safe and our city clean by preventing debris and litter from piling up. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/efE5dHdj

Exciting update on our Native Habitat Pilot projects along 104 and 315! After less than 4 months, these sites are thriving and buzzing with beautiful pollinators. We're seeing the impact of native plants in action—making our city greener and more vibrant!

Scoop up some fun while cleaning up the Scioto River! Volunteers at this year's Scioto Sweep on September 15th will earn a free scoop of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams as a sweet reward for their hard work. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eh6w-GUA

The countdown is on—only 12 days left! Teams are hustling to boost their scores and make every piece of litter count. Who will take the top spots and earn the chance to throw the first pitch at a Clippers game? Stay tuned and keep swinging for a cleaner city!