The fourth annual season of Litter League, a community-wide initiative aimed at cleaning up Toledo and Lucas County while promoting environmental sustainability, was launched by the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, and their partners.
Last season, 26 teams participated, conducting 136 cleanups and removing nearly 30,000 pounds of litter from streets, neighborhoods, and parks. This year, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful aims for even greater success.
Mayor Kapszukiewicz emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship, stating, “Taking care of our environment and conserving resources begins with cleaning up litter from our streets, waterways, and parks.”
The competition will include Toledo, Columbus, and the newcomer, Youngstown, vying to collect the most litter. Litter League’s “opening day” is on June 1st, running until August 31st.
Each team, comprising up to 20 members, must appoint a captain, choose a team name, and specify the zip code for their cleanup efforts. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and all players must sign a liability waiver.
Teams must register their cleanups in advance with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, who will supply safety equipment like vests, gloves, grabbers, and trash bags. Team captains are tasked with submitting post-cleanup statistics.
Teams earn one point for each full bag of litter collected, excluding tires and bulk items. Bulky items found during cleanups should be reported separately for coordination by Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful.
Kid Mayor Lilly Joseph from Meadowvale Elementary School announced her school’s participation, highlighting the importance of keeping the city clean for the well-being of animals, plants, and people alike.
