Roadside litter, left unchecked, becomes more than an eyesore. It begins to erode the value of the surrounding area. Like a magnet, litter draws more litter until an area becomes blighted by people who do not properly dispose of trash. Litter reduction is a positive action that each of us can do.

Volunteers in KWPB’s Adopt-A-Road program work to show our community that each of us can reduce litter and make our county a better place to live.

KWPB’s Adopt-A-Road program offers businesses, civic groups, school groups, places of worship, families and individuals the opportunity to adopt a minimum one mile section of county-maintained roadside for the purpose of litter reduction. Teams make a commitment to remove litter along their adopted area at least six times a year. KWPB will provide safety vests, trash bags, and pick-up sticks. Teams determine the cleanup schedule based on their availability and preference. Make a commitment to get involved today.

Great American Cleanup

During the month of March, April and May thousands of local residents come out to clean up and beautify our community. The objective is to raise public awareness about litter in our communities. KWPB rallies volunteers to make a visible difference in their environment through initiatives such as litter removal, litter prevention, recycling, beautification and improvement programs.
Sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, the Great American Cleanup inspires people to take pride in their communities by encouraging volunteerism, personal action and responsibility.

Pocket Park Restoration Project

Pocket Park Application

Purpose
It is the mission of Keep Winter Park Beautiful to improve the quality and aesthetics of our environment in order to create a healthier and more beautiful place to live, work and play.  The purpose of the Pocket Parks Restoration Project is to support neighborhoods in their efforts to beautify and improve the community and take ownership of public spaces. This program is designed to help groups of residents and neighborhood organizations take ownership of their local environment, and build a stronger community by developing and nurturing relationships among neighbors. 

Eligibility

• Applications will be accepted from neighborhood and community-based groups; neighborhoods do not need to have a neighborhood association.

• Funds are available to support physical improvements to mini-parks, medians, right-of-way or any city-owned green areas that are fully accessible to the public.

• Projects must build community and utilize sound ecological practices, including native plants and recycled and reusable materials.

Grant applications are due by 5pm on June 1st.
Contact us at 407.599.3364 or at kwpb@cityofwinterpark.org with any questions.

 
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Litter Index Survey

Each summer, Keep Winter Park Beautiful volunteers set out on a day-long adventure to gauge the amount of litter in Winter Park. Known as the “The Litter Index”, the survey helps Keep America affiliates across the country determine which areas in their communities are in need of improved litter removal.

The Keep America Beautiful Litter Index makes litter prevention easier. It is a credible and simple tool that allows quick and reliable visual assessment of the types of litter present in your community. The data obtained through the Litter Index is invaluable in determining the types of community improvement programs needed to address current conditions, and achieve long-term sustainable results.

The Litter Index is designed to measure progress over time. It helps identify what is effective—and what isn't—in positively changing littering attitudes and behaviors and related community improvement issues.

School Recycling Program

School recycling programs are essential to creating community norms for recycling. Setting one up takes planning to build partnerships, establish long-term collection plans and identify key benefits to the individual school or organization. Relying solely on one motivated teacher, staff member or volunteer to handle the collection of materials does not always lead to a consistent program from one year to the next. However, motivating those in-house allies to help the program run smoothly is an excellent partnership!

Keep Winter Park Beautiful wants to partner with local schools or civic organizations to take ownership of their community environment. Schools and Civil groups are encouraged to apply for our School Recycling Program. Organizations may receive funds, supplies and resource assistance for the implementation of simple, sustainable recycling programs.

Phonebook Recycling

During the months of December, January & February Keep Winter Park Beautiful and the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department (WPFD) established phone book drop-off locations in an effort to maintain a green community. This recycling initiative serves as continued commitment to the resolution that was adopted by the City Commission in 2008 to become a green local government. Residents and businesses without curbside recycling are encouraged to drop off their old or unused phone books at City Hall or any WPFD location.