Keep Fort Worth Beautiful News & Events - September Edition





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Upcoming Events

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Register today for the Neighborhood Litter Stomp!

*Saturday, October 14*

*8 a.m. - 11 a.m.*

"Neighborhood Litter Stomp"

Citywide volunteer cleanup

Register here [ [link removed] ]!

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Rethink waste into resources and make sure to recycle the correct items.

*Mark your calendars!*

*November 15*

"America Recycles Day"

Watch for updates, events and activities coming up recognizing the importance and impact of recycling.

Learn more here [ [link removed](November,the%20protection%20of%20our%20environment. ].




Join Neighborhood Litter Stomp!

Registration is now open for the Neighborhood Litter Stomp!

Registration is open for our big?*Neighborhood Litter Stomp [ [link removed] ]*?fall cleanup event *on Saturday, October 14, 2023!*?Team up and clean up streets, parks, or other public spaces near your neighborhood or community organization. Not sure where to volunteer? Consider joining one of the seven hub locations, [ [link removed] ]?including the two newest hubs Avondale-Haslet Rd. in far north Fort Worth, and Clean Up McLean in the east.

Signing up for Neighborhood Litter Stomp is easy, and KFWB provides all the supplies for free, including free T-shirts to the first 1,000 registered volunteers!

Thanks to the organizations who have already signed up: Ridglea North Neighborhood Association, American Myanmar Mission Church, JPS Hospital, Twin Mills Farm HOA, and White Lake Hills Neighborhood Association!

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Pine St. bridge area undergoes beautification
Solid Waste Team cleaned up Pine St. bridge underpass and surroundings.

Last month, the Code Compliance Department met with Historic Southside residents to discuss their neighborhood. During their meeting, Code staff was made aware of issues regarding severely overgrown vegetation that could be seen on both the North and South sides of the Pine Street underpass while entering and exiting their Historic Southside neighborhood. Code Compliance staff was eager to take on this new project.

A special crew was formed and designated to focus on this removal and after almost a month of hard, dedicated work, they completed the request. In addition to their standard equipment, they used electric trimmers, chainsaws, and blowers to remove 1,000 pounds of brush and other scattered debris. Their efforts will prevent reoccurring accumulation of litter and debris in the area, in addition to reducing safety hazards from the obstruction of the roadways and potential fire risks.

The hard work and efforts from City staff are another shining example of our efforts to have?a cleaner and safer city.

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Special event litter cleanup spotlight

City staff and volunteers cleaned up the Echo Heights neighborhood.

Earlier this month, the Echo Heights neighborhood cleanup wrapped up over 12 consecutive months of successful special event litter cleanups hosted by the Code Compliance Department!?Thank you to everyone who participated!

In total, 23 volunteers and City employees spent the morning cleaning up neighborhood streets and parks. From bags of trash, tires, and loose debris, they removed a *total of 3,092 pounds of litter*.

If you have not attended a cleanup event yet, there is still time to get involved! Between the upcoming?Neighborhood Litter Stomp [ [link removed] ], and volunteer-led cleanups [ [link removed] ], everyone has an opportunity to help?keep our city clean and safe.?Together we can make a difference!






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Leaving your leaf piles undisturbed aids in water conservation, protects your storm drains and ecosystems.
Bees, trees, and water conservation, please!

It is hard to believe autumn colors and cool weather are almost here after the scorching summer we have had. As falling foliage and wet weather start to transform your yard, keep in mind, that residents are not the only ones adjusting to the upcoming seasonal changes.

Resist the urge the bag up all of those crimson leaves and consider using them as mulch in your garden beds. Leaving leaf piles undisturbed in the fall can make a significant difference for our environment:

"1) It supports pollinators [ [link removed] ]".?Beneath those seemingly discarded leaves lies a bustling ecosystem. Pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and beetles seek shelter in leaf litter during the upcoming colder months. The natural insulation provided by the leaves helps them survive through the winter, ensuring a healthy population come springtime.

"2) Leaving leaf piles in place aids in water conservation and protects storm drains." When we rake and bag leaves, we disrupt the natural water cycle. Leaves act like a sponge, absorbing rainwater and preventing it from running off into storm drains. This absorption helps recharge groundwater levels, which is crucial in areas facing water scarcity.

"3) By allowing leaves to decompose naturally, we enrich the soil with essential nutrients", reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. This promotes healthier plant growth and contributes to a more balanced and sustainable ecosystem.

So we encourage you to support vital pollinators, conserve water, and help keep our storm drains clear by leaving leaf piles undisturbed. It is a small effort with far-reaching benefits for both our local ecosystems and beyond!












Volunteers from TCU's Phi Gamma Delta removed 500 pounds of litter from Marine Creek Lake.

Volunteer-led cleanup spotlight

Shout out to TCU?s Phi Gamma Delta for the great work they did during their litter cleanup at Marine Creek Lake last month! Rainy weather did not stop these 70 volunteers from their goal of helping keep our community clean. In total, Phi Gamma Delta removed *500 pounds *of litter from the area!

Organize a volunteer-led litter cleanup [ [link removed] ] with your local groups - school, neighborhood association, church, business, etc. - to help make a positive difference in Fort Worth. KFWB provides litter cleanup supplies all year long, including equipment for volunteers with disabilities.




Over half a million pounds of food waste have been diverted from the landfill with Fort Worth's Residential Composting Program.

Composting Corner

Our?*Residential Food Waste Composting Program [ [link removed] ]*?has recently added a convenient 20th food scrap collection site, and has another one in the works!?There is bound to be one near you too.?Visit our website [ [link removed] ] to find out where they are and to learn how the program works.

Since its implementation, the program helped to keep over half a million pounds of food waste from going to the landfill!

All kinds of food waste are accepted, even unpainted old pumpkins - check out the full list here [ [link removed] ]!

So join other Fort Worth households in the fight against food waste and sign up today [ [link removed] ]!






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