NORFOLK, Va. – The Great American Cleanup is a three-month outreach program to raise awareness of environmental issues across the country through community service events. During this period, Keep Norfolk Beautiful (KNB) is hosting events designed to create cleaner, greener, litter-free neighborhoods and streets.
Event highlights include:
- March 22: Lafayette Park Litter Kickoff, 10 a.m. – noon
- March 23 – 24: Keep Norfolk Beautiful Days, Block by Block. Pick a day, time and activity.
- April 6: Special Waste Collection Event at Azalea Baptist Church, 9 a.m. – noon
- May 18: Party for the Planet at the Virginia Zoo
Residents are encouraged to host their own Great American Cleanup event supported by Keep Norfolk Beautiful. Register online or email knb@norfolk.gov. KNB will provide all the training and supplies needed for a successful event.
Visiting the beach? KNB’s Green Bucket Brigade Cleanup kits are available for checkout at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave., with a Norfolk Public Library card.
There are plenty of ways to get involved during the Great American Cleanup and all yearlong! Visit www.norfolk.gov/KNB for more information on KNB’s programs, education and outreach and be sure to connect on Facebook and Instagram (@KeepNorfolkBeautiful).