Keep Fort Worth Beautiful

Mission

Our mission is to educate and engage Fort Worth residents and businesses to take responsibility for improving their community environment. We encourage our residents, businesses and visitors to become a volunteer to help prevent litter and make a difference in our community - all ages and abilities welcome!

Donate to the Waterwheel

Become part of the litter solution with the Waterwheel initiative for a cleaner Trinity River.

Make a donation!

KFWB has three areas of focus:

1. Litter & Beautification

Litter & Beautification Get involved with our program by taking part in cleaning litter or beautifying areas across our city.

Volunteer-led Cleanup Request free supplies and cleanup litter anywhere in Fort Worth.	Cowtown Great American Cleanup Join us for our largest cleanup event each Spring.	Neighborhood Litter Stomp Quickly becoming the Fall kickoff cleanup event of the year.

Adopt-A-Spot Care for your own special corner of Fort Worth.	School Green Teams Get students excited about being green.	Green Business Partners Show your customers you care by being a green business.

Litter Speakers Bureau Request a speaker for your next event.	Litter Summit Highlights private sector and community partnerships with KFWB.

2. Recycling & Waste Reduction

Recycling & Waste Reduction

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful supports many programs that help to reduce waste going to the landfill.

Residential Recycling

Learn about how to recycle at home.

Commercial Recycling

Explore options for reducing waste
at businesses and organizations.

Drop-Off Stations

Four locations around Fort Worth for convenient homeowner access.

Residential Composting

Reduce waste to landfill by
composting food scraps.

Special Events Recycling

Explore options for reducing
waste at your next event.

Environmental Collection Center

Convenient center for residential
waste disposal and recycling.

3. Environment & Sustainability

Environment & Sustainability

KFWB volunteers and supporters know that a healthy environment make a healthy community.

Brownfields

Aims to decrease blight, remove environmental contamination and reinvigorate redevelopment in the community.

Texas Stream Teams

Engage in citizen science and
monitor a stream near you.

Water Conservation

Fort Worth Water Department conducts
water saving educational classes,
workshops and events.

Land Quality

Address environmental contamination and hazards on properties within Fort Worth.

Stormwater Quality

Monitoring water quality in urban lakes, rivers, neighborhood creeks, and storm drains.

Air Quality

Working to improve our city’s health and well-being with regards to the air that we breathe.

2025 Earth Month

2025 Earth Month & Special Events

Check out these Earth Month events happening throughout Fort Worth!

Various days from April 12 to May 10,

Check Library events for exact event times.

Botanical Buddies! Class (for kids)

Have a good thyme at the library learning the basics of botany and tending plants with simple, easy projects!

April 9, 10, 12

Check Library events for exact event times.

Earth Day Springtime Seed Bomb classes

Celebrate Earth Month by learning about the importance of sustainability and conservation and making your own seed bomb!

April 10

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gardening Tips & Tricks class

Join a relaxing, enjoyable, and stress relief activity! Grow your own vegetables for healthy eating. You don’t need a lot a room just a container, some potting soil, and seeds

April 10

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Hoppy Frog Month! Class (for kids)

Your Fort Worth Public Library wants to empower our guests with opportunities for life-long learning. This educational program was designed for kids in grades K-5.

April 12

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Carver Heights Special Event Litter Cleanup

Join us for a special litter cleanup event at Carver Heights! Cleanup supplies, water, and snacks will be provided. Recruit your neighbors and friends to help clean up our community!

April 12

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Scrap Tire Collection Event

The Environmental Services Department will be hosting scrap tire collection events. These events are a way to discourage illegal dumping, reduce fire/environmental hazards, and recycle tires into reusable materials.

April 26

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring Trash Bash

Join TRWD and thousands of volunteers to remove litter throughout your community and its local waterways.

April 26

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nature Con

Join this spring convention for a day of fun outdoor activities, exploration, and learning about conservation.