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Trash and/or Recycling Route Changes
On March 5, 2012 citizens may notice a change in their trash pick up day and/or a change in recycling collection week. For example, your…
The Great American Cleanup Expo will take place on Saturday, February 4 at City Hall. Whether you're new to the event or a veteran organizer,…
News
Our newest program, Sustainability In Action, is off to a good start. Aimed at helping schools reduce waste, energy, and water consumption through recycling, composting,…
On America Recycles Day, 2TRG collected more than 25,000 pounds of e-waste during our One Stop Drop event at Whole Foods. We also collected 150…
Awards
Our Clean and Beautiful Awards honor communities and individuals who, through ongoing efforts, are utilizing public-private partnerships to prevent littering, improve their community's waste handling practices, encourage recycling efforts, and preserve the environment in its natural beauty. We distribute over $4,000 in awards to local communities at our annual "Just Desserts" Clean and Beautiful Awards ceremony.
Click here to see a list of our 2011 award winners and here for photo highlights!
Click here to see a list of our 2011 award winners and here for photo highlights!
These awards are given to organizations in recognition of community improvement, beautification, and recycling activities and eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Those that are officially recognized by the City of Cincinnati as well as cities, villages, counties, and townships in the Greater Cincinnati area participating in the Great American Cleanup. Groups recognized by the City of Cincinnati include community councils, neighborhood business associations, and non-profit redevelopment corporations (NSP, CNBU, or Economic Development).
- Groups such as block clubs, church groups, scouts, etc. that are not recognized under the above categories may enter on behalf of the neighborhood independently. Non-recognized groups must have significant resident involvement to be eligible and some restrictions may apply.
Contact Liz McEwan at (513) 352-4384 with questions.
KCB would like to encourage you, even if you feel you have nothing impressive, to enter in the contest. Our judges represent various departments within the City of Cincinnati, as well as independent local organizations and businesses. You may be surprised to find that they have an interest in a project that has, to you, become old news!
Remember, also, that the "Five Star Volunteer Award" entry is included in the packet and is a great way to honor a special volunteer in your community!
If you know of a local community organization or group that deserves recognition for their work in community improvement, beautification and recycling activities, forward them the packet. We love seeing new groups pass through our contest!