As of January 2026, Make Austin Clean has collected
41.52 tons of trash and litter from
Austins streets, creeks and parks.
Together, We Help Keep Austin Streets, Creeks & Parks Clean:
Community volunteers and local businesses joining forces to protect and beautify the places we love.
Bouldin Creek - 12,940 lbs
Galindo - 2,929 lbs
Dawson - 1,930 lbs
West Bouldin Creek - 10,238 lbs
East Bouldin Creek - 35,464 lbs
Zilker - 11,369 lbs
South Lamar - 676 lbs
West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt - 2,739 lbs
Ricky Guerrero Park - 3,304 lbs
Nicolas Dawson Park - 1,099 lbs
East Cesar Chavez - 128 lbs
Pleasant Valley - 148 lbs
St Simon’s Island, GA - 38.50 lbs
It Didn’t Belong Here—So How Did It Get Here?
Clean-Up Efforts: Making a Massive Impact on Environment, Neighborhoods, and City Health
In just two hours, a small but committed team removed 692 pounds of trash from East Bouldin Creek in Austin’s 78704. What once clogged the creek bed and lined the banks was lifted out by volunteers who simply showed up and cared.
This is the power of community action. When people pitch in by volunteering a few hours, contributing supplies, or supporting clean-up efforts, the impact is immediate and visible. Imagine the difference if this team were doubled. Or tripled.
Every bag of trash removed protects our waterways, our parks, our wildlife, and the health of our neighborhoods. Every person who participates helps keep Austin safe, beautiful, and vibrant for those who live here now and for future generations.
It’s simple. Show up. Lend a hand. Support the work.
Play your role in keeping Austin clean because this city is worth caring for.
“Water is life, and clean water means health.”
— Audrey Hepburn
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