Keep Austin Beautiful volunteers have a well-known reputation for cleaning up Austin’s public spaces.  Whether you’re looking for a one-time project or want to get involved on an ongoing basis there’s always somewhere to clean.

ONE TIME

Community Cleanups - Make your community a better place to live and work! Keep Austin Beautiful provides cleanup supplies and guidance to individuals and groups interested in cleaning up public space.

Creek Cleanup - Are you tired of seeing your favorite creek littered with trash? In one day, would you like to make a huge impact on your local environment? If so, a creek cleanup might be just what you’re looking for!

Recycling - Green your event with our free recycling bin lending. The clearly marked and light weight containers make recycling simple. Check them out!

ONGOING

Adopt-a-Street - You've seen the cool signs around town, but what's it all about? The Adopt-a-Street program gives local groups the opportunity to take ownership over a public street in Austin.

Adopt-a-Creek - Do you have a favorite creek? Would your group like to take ownership of your creek and make a visible impact on your local environment? If so, Adopt-a-Creek is the perfect opportunity for you.

EVENTS

Clean Sweep - A network of litter cleanups take place all over Austin, followed by a volunteer thank-you party.

Clean Lady Bird Lake - Love Lady Bird Lake but hate the styrofoam washed up along its shoreline? Join us for large-scale cleanups every other month, host your own, become a Rapid Rain Responder, tell us where the trash is, and more.  

Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup - KAB teams up with the LCRA, the Colorado River Foundation, and Travis County for the BIGGEST scuba diving AND shoreline cleanup in Texas! The cleanup is on a Sunday morning and is followed by a volunteer thank-you party in the afternoon. This is a great event for ALL ages!