During the 2024 Litter Bit Better fall event, 1,179 volunteers collected over 620 pounds of litter at 64 sites around Rochester. Wow! Neighborhoods were beautified, citizens gave back to their community, and all that waste was prevented from being trapped under the snow and polluting our land and water. Thanks to volunteers, sponsors, and partners for making this program possible!
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Spring LBB pickup will take place April 19-27, 2025. February 24-28, 2025 registration start date. You can make a difference during Litter Bit Better! Will you join in the effort? You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. This would be a great service project for a group such as households, families, neighborhoods, individuals, and workplaces. Trash bags can be picked up the week before the event at the Government Center, 151 4th St SE, and the Development Services &…
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The results are in! Over 12,320 pounds of litter was collected by A Litter Bit Better volunteers during this year’s event. An estimated 3,164 volunteers picked up 324 sites that covered many locations around Rochester. Neighborhoods were beautified, citizens gave back to their community, and all that waste was prevented from polluting our land and water. Special thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors for making this program possible for the last 18 years!
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2022 was the 15th annual Litter Bit Better event. Each year, thousands of volunteers collect litter from across Rochester. Together in the past 15 years, individuals, service groups, businesses, scout troops, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and families have worked together to remove over 321,286 pounds of litter from the community. The ultimate goal of the program is to prevent water pollution by eliminating litter-causing behavior in the City of Rochester. The removal of this waste reduces potential land and water…
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2021 was the 14th annual Litter Bit Better event. Each year, thousands of volunteers collect litter from across Rochester. Together in the past 14 years, individuals, service groups, businesses, scout troops, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and families have worked together to remove over 152 tons of litter from the community. The ultimate goal of the program is to prevent water pollution by eliminating litter-causing behavior in the City of Rochester. The removal of this waste reduces potential land and water…
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With the health and safety of community members as a top priority, the Litter Bit Better planning team has decided to cancel the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The planning team with representatives from RNeighbors, Olmsted County Environmental Resources, and the City of Rochester, are encouraging residents to find ways to do smaller, independent litter clean ups in their neighborhood. Litter Walks: Bring a small trash bag on any walks you take and pick up any litter along…
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Please see media release on cancellation, page updated 9.29.2020. “The health and safety of our Litter Bit Better volunteers are of the highest importance,” said Stephanie Hatzenbihler, Environmental Education Specialist for the City of Rochester. The Litter Bit Better planning team decided last week to postpone the annual citywide cleanup event until October. The planning team with representatives from RNeighbors, Olmsted County Environmental Resources, and the City of Rochester discussed reasons why a postponement is in the best interest of…
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With the health and safety of community members as a top priority, the Litter Bit Better planning team has decided to cancel the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The planning team with representatives from RNeighbors, Olmsted County Environmental Resources, and the City of Rochester, are encouraging residents to find ways to do smaller, independent litter clean ups in their neighborhood. More info here. The week of May 9-17, volunteers from our community will be out in force collecting…
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We challenged all fourth grade students in Rochester to draw a brightly colored picture that displays: Why it is important to not litter How you will make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! There were 292 entries from 18 schools across Rochester. With all of these fun and colorful entries it was a tough choice but our team of judges narrowed it down to one winner per school (who submitted entries) and one Grand Prize winner. 2019-2020 A Litter Bit Better! Poster…
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2019 was the 13th annual Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! event. Each year, thousands of volunteers collect litter from across Rochester. Together in the past 13 years, these individuals, service groups, businesses, scout troops, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and families have worked together to remove over 150 tons of litter from the community. The removal of this waste reduces potential land and water pollution while beautifying our cityscape. Participants in the event build community ties and reinforce a…
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