Keep Fort Worth Beautiful News & Events - January Edition





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Upcoming Events
MLK DAY January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

City Offices & Drop-Off Stations Closed
*January 19, 2026*

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Holiday Cease the Grease Ends January 25

Cease the Grease [ [link removed] ]

Ends *January 25, 2026*

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Cowtown Great American Cleanup on March 28, 2026
Cowtown Great American Cleanup [ [link removed] ]

Save the date!

*March 28, 2026*

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Partner Events
Take Care of Texas Art Contest
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Art Contest [ [link removed] ]

Contest Opens

*January 6, 2026*




2025 Trashion Fashion Show Winners

2026 Trashion Fashion Show Contest officially starts!

Kick off the new year creatively with Keep Fort Worth Beautiful’s *Trashion Fashion Show. *This annual contest invites artists of all ages to turn discarded materials into bold statements about sustainability and environmental awareness. The only rule—designs must be made of at least 50% trash or recyclable materials.

*New for 2026*, two contest categories will be offered:


* *Youth*: 17 years old and younger
* *Adult*: 18 years old and older

Each year, participants from across Fort Worth transform everyday waste—such as plastic bags, cardboard, newspaper, and bottle caps—into imaginative, runway-ready outfits.

Last year’s contest showcased a wide variety of items refashioned by incredible talent. Winners included:


* Sohannah, "CD Nostalgia "utilizing CD’s and plastic trash bags.
* Audie Pope, "Quince Upcycle" recycled hoop skirt, cardboard boxes, and can tabs.
* Natalie Jaecks, "Midsommar Neight’s Dream" repurposed from old printouts, sheet music, and VHS tapes.
* Rayanna Hosokawa, "Live, Laugh, Laundry "made of used dryer sheets.

All contest participants are invited to the Cowtown Great American Cleanup & Earth Party to cheer on the designers, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate Fort Worth’s commitment to a cleaner and greener future.

All contest entries must be received by *Wednesday, March 25, 2026*. Find more 2026 Trashion Fashion Show registration details and guidelines at www.fortworthtexas.gov/cowtown-cleanup [ [link removed] ].






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Volunteers from Cleanup
Polytechnic Heights Special Event Litter Cleanup was a success!

Community pride was on full display on Saturday, Dec. 13, as 34 volunteers joined Environmental Services staff for the Polytechnic Heights Special Event Litter Cleanup, including former Assistant City Manager, Fernando Costa.

Equipped with gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers, staff and volunteers split into teams to remove litter from Titus Paulsel Park and surrounding streets, sidewalks, and greenspaces in the neighborhood. The morning of hard work paid off in a big way—removing an impressive *17,170 pounds of litter*. Thank you to all our volunteers for your dedicated efforts!

These cleanups do more than beautify our city. They help protect local waterways, improve neighborhood safety, and create cleaner, more welcoming public spaces for everyone.

Stay tuned for more Special Event Litter Cleanups happening throughout the year or lead your own cleanup [ [link removed] ] with free litter supplies from Keep Fort Worth Beautiful.



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Recycling Bin
Start the New Year
Right with Recycling

The holidays may be over, but the cleanup is not. After weeks of celebrations, gatherings, and gift-giving, many homes are left with extra boxes, bottles, and packaging. January is the perfect time to reset and make sure all that holiday excess is recycled the right way.

Set the tone for the year ahead and recycle right. Taking a few extra minutes helps keep valuable materials in use and supports a cleaner Fort Worth all year long.

As you sort through holiday items, remember:


* Only recycle paper, plastic, metal, and glass.
* Break down cardboard boxes and place them loose in your blue recycling cart.
* Do *not* put cardboard in yard waste or bulk waste piles.
* Remove plastic wrap, Styrofoam, and packing materials before recycling.
* Empty, clean, and dry containers to prevent contamination.

Not everything from the holidays belongs in the recycling cart. Shiny or glittery wrapping paper, string lights, cords, and food-soiled items should go in the brown garbage cart. If in doubt, use the Fort Worth Garbage & Recycling app [ [link removed] ] or Waste Wizard to find the right disposal option.

Recycling right helps Fort Worth start the year cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

Learn more about recycling by visiting www.forworthtexas.gov/recycles [ [link removed] ].



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Holiday Cease the Grease Ends January 25
New Year, New Habits –
Cease the Grease!

The new year is all about fresh starts but pouring grease down the drain can clog things up fast. Leftover fats, oils, and grease (FOG) may look harmless, but once they cool, they can stick to pipes and build up over time. The result? Clogged drains, sewer overflows, and messy, expensive problems to deal with.

*There’s still time to Cease the Grease.* *Through Jan. 25*, the City of Fort Worth is participating in the NCTCOG’s Holiday Grease Roundup [ [link removed] ]. You can help protect your pipes and Fort Worth’s wastewater system by managing cooking grease the right way. Collect your FOG and bring them to one of the City’s four Drop-Off Stations or Environmental Collection Center. Last year, Fort Worth collected *over 21,200 pounds* of FOG. Let’s top that this year!

Simple Kitchen Habits That Make a Difference:


* Start by wiping greasy pans and plates into the trash.
* Collect cooled cooking grease and oil in a sealed container for easy transport.
* Leave sinks for water only—do not pour grease, oil and food scraps down drains.

Small changes in the kitchen make a big difference. Cease the Grease and help keep Fort Worth flowing smoothly all year long.

Learn more about proper grease disposal and drop-off locations at www.fortworthtexas.gov/dropoff [ [link removed] ].







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