Keep Charlton Beautiful

05/29/2026

We are looking for tinkerers, handymen, and helpful fixers of things for Charlton's first-ever Repair Event, Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Charlton Public Library in Dexter Hall. Whatever you may be able to help keep OUT of our landfills would be appreciated.

Additionally, IF you need help fixing something that's considered repairable, we'd LOVE to have you let us know so we can see if the Charlton Community can help you.

Looking forward to seeing posts of how we can come together as a community to fix small repairs and make lasting impact!

Please send any questions, suggestions or volunteer service our way.

Reducing Waste Every Way We Can!

05/08/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTfOU4_mIAc

Litter is a problem across Massachusetts. Help us spread awareness and encourage people NOT to litter by liking and sharing this public service announcement ...

04/27/2026

A mound of an estimated 5,000 NIPS ONLY and about 1,000 bagged beer cans, bottles, wine and hard liquor pints and liters. This ONLY includes those containers from our more than one hundred roadside cleaners aware or able to separate alcohol from "Other Litter" or debris. Susan Chanel shared her concerns that Charlton roads get "TRASHED" and fears for our safety traveling roads where these containers are discarded from vehicles on our public roadways. The Earth Day Committee agreed to take a “shot” and have clear plastic trash bags distributed along with our other cleaning supplies. The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee agreed to buy the bags, and Susan and her granddaughter handed them out. The effort was well received. Let’s be clear. Alcohol containers on Charlton roadways are unsafe, unattractive, and definitely unacceptable. Let’s NIP this behavior.

02/18/2026

The Plant Something Bee-eautiful program is offering grants to help plant pollinator-friendly gardens and trees in public spaces. 🐝 These grants are designed to enhance the beauty of our communities while supporting vital habitats for pollinators. The deadline for grant applications is July 31—don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your community more vibrant and pollinator-friendly!

A special thank you to for their generous support of this important program.

✍️ Apply today: https://keepmassbeautiful.org/what-we-do/community-beautification/plant-something-beautiful.html

02/14/2026

Not sure if something is recyclable? Don’t guess — search it! ♻️ 🔍️

With Recyclopedia, you can quickly look up everyday items and find out the right way to dispose of them. From shaving cream cans to pizza boxes to batteries, you can search for anything you’re unsure about and get instant, local guidance.

In this example, we checked a shaving cream can — and got the answer in seconds!

Huge thank you to for making this free, easy-to-use tool available to our communities and helping us recycle smarter every day.

https://recyclesmartma.org/results-materials/ #

02/11/2026

Are you a high school senior passionate about protecting our environment? Apply for the Next-Gen Environmental Leader Scholarship from Keep Massachusetts Beautiful!

We're proud to support the next generation of changemakers who are committed to creating a cleaner, greener Massachusetts.

✳️ $2,500 scholarship
✳️ Open to MA high school seniors
✳️ Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025

Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your efforts and help fund your future! Apply today: https://keepmassbeautiful.org/what-we-do/environmental-education/next-gen-environmental-leader-scholarship.html

02/08/2026

Millions On Cleanup—Zero on Litter Prevention! 🗑️

Join us at the Massachusetts State House on March 3 for a legislative briefing about our efforts to establish a Massachusetts Litter Prevention & Cleanup Task Force. We’ll outline the case for why our state needs to take long-overdue action to PREVENT people from littering our beautiful landscape, as well as creative new ideas to maximize resources to clean up what’s already out there.

📍 Where: State House Room 428
🗓️ When: March 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (we’ll have the room from 1-3, so feel free to stop by early)
🗣️ Who: Anyone who is fed up with the mess in Massachusetts!

Please reach out to your state representative and senator and ask them, or a designee, to attend.

Learn more about this initiative at www.keepmassbeautiful.org/LAL.

02/05/2026

Wear Your Massachusetts Heart on Your Sleeve ❤️

Looking to make a heartfelt impression on the litter-loathers in your life? Order a new special-edition shirt or hoodie. This version is designed for Boston-area folks who are fed up with the "littah" in Massachusetts. Order today to receive in time for Valentine's Day.

https://www.bonfire.com/store/keepmassbeautiful/

11/24/2025

Give the litter loather in your life something they’ll truly appreciate — official Keep Massachusetts Beautiful merch!

Every purchase supports our statewide cleanup and beautification programs, helping us keep communities cleaner and greener all year long.

Shop now and give a gift that gives back: https://keepmassbeautiful.org/shop

11/17/2025

Did you know that by composting your food scraps and yard waste instead of tossing them, you can significantly reduce household trash and help the environment recycle naturally. Small actions at home add up to cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier Massachusetts! 🍂