On May 3, 2023

Take part in a proud Vermont tradition: Green Up your street or neighborhood this Saturday, May 6

Every year volunteers in Vermont pick up the litter before the grasses and wildflowers start to grow. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day while raising public awareness about the health, economic, and visual benefits of a litter-free environment year-round.

In 1970 Vermont celebrated the first statewide Green Up Day effort which became a proud tradition for many decades to come. 

In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic Green Up Vermont celebrated an amazing milestone — its 50th anniversary of service to Vermont and keeping our environment cleaned up.

This year pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday, May 6 to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways. Volunteers make a huge difference for the local environment. 

For more information and town specific locations for picking up the free green bags, visit: greenupvermont.org/towndetails.

Poster Art Contest

Every year students around the state enter a poster contest illustrating what Green Up Day means to them. This year over 650 students submitted entries for the annual contest.

The overall winner selected was Penelope D., a 5th grader from Ludlow. 

Killington BBQ

A special BBQ coupon for redemption on May 6 will be given out to participants cleaning up Killington’s Road. Killington Resort has generously offered to host the Thank You BBQ (Green Up Day coupon required to participate). 

The Green Up Day bags are now available at Killington Town Hall from Monday through Friday and at the transfer station (dump) on Saturdays and Mondays. 

Particpants are asked to take the full bags of litter to the Killington transfer station for free disposal during operation hours.

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