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Litter Eradication
Litter eradication projects involve the cleanup and prevention of litter at public spaces. There are two main subcategories of litter eradication:
- Litter Cleanups
- Litter Free Events
Litter Clean Up
Litter cleanups are the collection of existing trash at or along public spaces. This includes: parks, roads and other public spaces.
Litter Free Events
Litter free events are the prevention of litter at events open to the public.
Adopt-A-Park
Group or organization provides periodic cleanups and reports needed repairs, graffiti, etc. for a community park. Recognition and materials provided. View our Adopt-A-Park page for more information.
Adopt-An-Area
Similar to adopt-a-park, group or organization provides periodic cleanups and reports needed repairs, graffiti, etc. for a public space other than a park. Recognition and materials provided. View our Adopt-A-Park page for more information.
Adopt-A-Highway
Partnership with the NMDOT, group or organization provides periodic cleanup of a mile stretch of state roads. Recognition and materials provided. For more information, email Ralph Meeks, District 2 Engineer or call at 575-637-7200.
Report Illegal Dumping
Please report any illegal dumping sites by calling 575-439-4250 or by emailing Keep Alamogordo Beautiful.
Keep Alamogordo Beautiful will provide trash cans, liners, and volunteers to assist with trash collection at events open to the public. Due to reductions in grant funding and staff, funded events are limited and selected by the Board of Directors during the January meeting.
Organizations
Organizations that would like to be considered by Keep Alamogordo Beautiful to provide funding for liners, cans and volunteers for their event must provide a request between October 1st and December 31st for the next fiscal year (July-June).
Request Litter-Free Event Funding
Request Litter Funding (PDF) and all other inquiries are required to provide a service fee to secure waste management and recycling equipment. These fees fund Keep Alamogordo Beautiful projects as well as replace equipment and supplies. Request due 30 days prior to event. View our Request Litter-Free Event Services form (PDF).