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Upcoming Events
TRWD Trash Bash Trinity River
Saturday, September 21
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more info, click here.
District 6 Litter Day
Saturday, September 28
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Check- in @ Chisholm Trail Community Center
To register, email: [email protected]
Trinity River Authority Art Contest
Saturday, October 5
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the 2024 Art Contest: Celebrate the Trinity River through art!
For more info, click here.
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Litter Stomp Is Back!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Neighborhood Litter Stomp citywide cleanup! The Neighborhood Litter Stomp is the largest annual fall cleanup hosted by Keep Fort Worth Beautiful and will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 8-11 a.m.
Litter Stomp aims to promote litter source control and community pride. Sign up as an individual or come with a group and help remove litter from public areas in your community. Volunteers are welcome to choose their own location or can choose from one of the five preselected hub locations listed below:
Registered volunteers will receive cleaning supplies for the cleanup the day before the event. The first 1,000 registered volunteers will receive a free T-shirt as well. Please visit the Neighborhood Litter Stomp webpage at fortworthtexas.gov/litterstomp for more details on how to register and what to expect on cleanup day.
Please contact Keep Fort Worth Beautiful at
(817) 392-2046, or email [email protected] with questions.
Name The Sweepers - The Contest Sweeping Fort Worth
Fort Worth, we’re excited to welcome 12 new street sweepers, and we need your help to name them!
The Name the Sweepers Contest is free and open to all Fort Worth residents. Submissions will be accepted through Monday, September 30.
Get creative and submit today!
- Complete the online entry form at Fortworthtexas.gov/litter.
- Up to three (3) names are permitted per entry.
- Derogatory and copyrighted names prohibited.
Think of creative names that you think would be perfect for the new sweepers. Winning names will be announced in November 2024.
Join us in this fun initiative and make your mark on Fort Worth’s newest fleet!
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Construction Underway for New Recycling Facility
WM has started construction on a cutting-edge recycling facility in Fort Worth — the WM Fort Worth Recycling Facility.
The facility is expected to cover approximately 110,000 square feet and will be equipped to process up to 144,000 tons per year of recyclable material. This initiative is part of WM's commitment to environmental stewardship and aims to increase access to recycling in North Texas. The advanced technology at the new facility will be used to collect more types of plastics for recycling, improve material quality, and increase the amount of collected recyclable material.
The City of Fort Worth has prioritized sustainability in its long-range planning, and the new recycling facility aligns with these goals. Cody Whittenburg, Director of Environmental Services, emphasized, “Having a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Fort Worth will have numerous positive impacts for the community. The project also serves to highlight the importance of being mindful of recycling, recycling education and long-term sustainability.”
The facility is set to be operational by the end of 2025, with WM planning to host a grand opening ceremony to commemorate its completion.
Read the full article online at COFW City News.
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Fort Worth Advances Clean Energy and Air Quality at Landfill
The Fort Worth City Council has approved a project at the Southeast Landfill to improve air quality and generate clean energy. In partnership with Archaea Energy Services LLC, the City will build a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility to convert landfill gas into a valuable energy resource.
Currently, landfill gas is managed by burning it off. The new facility will capture this gas and convert it into renewable natural gas, providing a cleaner energy option and supporting better air quality. Construction is expected to begin soon, with completion in 18-24 months. The facility could generate up to $5 million annually for the city.
Read the full article online at COFW City News.
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Keep Fort Worth Beautiful Offers Resources at Events Around the City
Last month, Keep Fort Worth Beautiful (KFWB) attended several Back to School events to provide teachers, students, and parents with resources about its School Green Teams program. This program focuses on teaching students about the importance of environmental care through a series of different activities.
The KFWB team also provided supplies for students, such as bookmarks, reusable water bottles, reusable utensil sets, t-shirts, crayons, and more. KFWB provided resources for about 4,320 people across the the attended Back to School events.
If you are interested in having Keep Fort Worth Beautiful table an event or guest speak about programs offered, contact KFWB at (817) 392-2046 or make a request online.
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