General Education Information
Educating the public is vital for a cleaner future.
Not only is it our mission to educate our community members, but we also seek to engage and empower residents to become actively involved in litter prevention, waste reduction, increased recycling, and community beautification. Our Education Specialist is available year round to come to your organization to speak on those topics. She has presented to a handful of local clubs, chambers, schools, children’s groups, city officials, and community foundations.
We seek to cultivate lifelong environmental stewards from a young age. Hands-on activities are available for younger school-age children as well as immersive programs for middle and high school students.
To request a presentation for your organization, group, community, or school, click here.
Face the Facts!
-According to the 2020 Litter Study conducted by Keep America Beautiful, there is roughly 50 billion pieces of litter along US roadways and waterways, which equates to 152 pieces per citizen. Access the full study here.
-Cigarette butt litter is down 70% since 2009, but still remains the most littered item.
-Last year, the average Lee County home produced 2,200 pounds of waste, 560 pounds of recycled materials, and 360 pounds of horticulture debris.
-In 2023, Keep Lee County Beautiful engaged over 3,173 volunteers who removed 85,769 pounds of litter from our community’s road and waterways.