The Great American Cleanup
Held each year from March 1-May 30; volunteers from communities across the nation rally to fight dirty streets, waterways and public areas by removing litter and illegal dumpsites, greening up parks, school yards and other public places, hosting educational events, painting out graffiti and more.

International Coastal Cleanup
Each year, on the third Saturday in September, teams of energetic volunteers descend on beaches, lakes, rivers and streams all over the world to clean up trash and debris, on land and in water. They are united in the world’s largest volunteer event on behalf of clean waterways and a clean ocean.

Neighborhood/Community Cleanups
Local groups or indviduals may call to schedule a neighborhood or community cleanup project.  KPB will provide the necessary tools for the volunteers, such as trash bags, grabbers and safety vests.

Beautification Projects
Local parks and public areas are targeted with cleanup activities, landscaping, weeding and other improvements.

Adopt A By-way
Encourages volunteers to adopt a section of a state highway or county road within our community, with cleanups at least four times annually, including the Great American Cleanup and Florida Coastal Cleanup.  This gives the public a sense of community pride and awareness of the importance of litter prevention.

Adopt-A-Shore Program
Coordinates grassroots efforts relating to litter, marine debris and their effects on water quality.  Under this program, volunteers agree to adopt a section of shoreline and clean it at least three times a year for two years, including the Great American Cleanup and Florida Coastal Cleanup.

Putnam Pride Award
Putnam Residence Improving for a Desirable Environment
Keep Putnam Beautiful acknowledges people in the county that really show they care by establishing and maintaining their home or business and surroundings beautifully. Awards are presented on a quarterly basis. Nominations can be called to Keep Putnam Beautiful, Inc. at (386) 325-9598, postal mail  or via email.  Please include information of why the award should be given and the 911 address to Keep Putnam Beautiful, Inc.

Educational Programs
Programs are available to schools, civic and community organizations to educate the public and its youth about litter prevention and recycling activities.  KPB also participates in many school-based and community events. 

Community Gardens
KPB partners with the City of Palatka,  Putnam County, business leaders, the UF Agriculture Extension Office and Master Gardeners, to provide plots of property for local residents to produce food for their families and to donate to families in need.

Graffiti Hurts
In cooperation with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, provides ways to report, record, remove and prevent graffiti, which is a criminal act that defaces property with writing or drawings.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

 Board Member, George Crawford, at Splash into Science at the Children's Reading Center

Board member,  Roger Sandoz, and volunteer, Joseph Snyder, take a load to the dump from the Old Hwy 17 clean up in Crescent City