Litter is one of the most visible environmental problems in Oklahoma — and one of the most solvable. KOB works with communities across all 77 counties to prevent litter before it happens, clean it up when it does, and build the local capacity to keep it from coming back.
The Problem
Oklahoma generates millions of pounds of roadside litter every year. The cost goes beyond aesthetics — litter degrades ecosystems, contaminates waterways, and signals to communities that their environment doesn't matter. KOB believes it does.
What We Do
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Education and Behavior Change
Changing litter behavior requires more than cleanup events. KOB supports education programs that help Oklahomans — from students to community leaders — understand the real cost of litter and take ownership of the places they live.
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Grants and Resources for Affiliates
KOB affiliates are on the front lines of litter prevention across the state. We provide grants, cleanup supplies, and coordination support so local organizations can run effective cleanup programs in their own communities.
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Year-Round Cleanup Support
Litter doesn't stop between events, and neither do we. KOB supports affiliate-led cleanup efforts throughout the year — not just during major events — so Oklahoma communities can take action when and where they need to.
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Sharon McFarland * Mayes County, OK"We keep [the area] cleaned up so people can camp and fish and our great grandkids will have the area to use after we are gone."
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Cynthia Edwards-Smith * Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office"This brings many people who find the beauty of Oklahoma and a great deal of tourism revenue to Sequoyah County and surrounding areas... once the cleanup was completed, the countryside and the waterways were very inviting!"
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Susan Cantwell * LeFlore County, OK"We will continue to pickup trash in our community as this is a year round issue of trash along the roadways."
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Samantha Henderson * City of Muskogee"Our cleanup is always scheduled before the Muskogee Azalea Festival. It's our way of making our city safer and cleaner for visitors and citizens to enjoy."
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Sylvia Braden-Ramirez * FedEx TULR"We FedEx Cares- Purple Crusaders spent the majority of our time cleaning up the piles... so that the kids had a place to play."
Get Involved
Whether you're an individual, an organization, or a business, there's a place for you in KOB's litter prevention work.
Affiliates — Access cleanup grants, supplies, and coordination support through the KOB affiliate network.
Everyone — Join thousands of Oklahomans each spring for the Great American Cleanup, our annual statewide litter removal event.
Businesses — Support litter prevention work across Oklahoma through event sponsorships and corporate partnerships.
Our Impact This Year
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Affiliates Statewide
75
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Oklahoma Counties
77
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Oklahomans Reached
6,000+
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Environmental Excellence Celebration Guests
500+
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Pounds of Litter Removed Annually
2,000,000+
