Keep Melrose Beautiful

03/26/2026

Melrose June Community Cleanup is Saturday, June 6th, 9 am – 12 noon. Please register at the Sign Up Genius link

Join the Keep Melrose Beautiful community-wide cleanup on Saturday, June 6th, 9 am - 12 noon! Please sign up for a particular location on behalf of any group, club, family, or individual. Join fellow volunteers for a light breakfast and to pick up garbage grabbers, gloves, and trash bags before head...

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! 🍂

11/10/2025

This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks and give back to the planet. Choose reusable products, reduce waste, and be mindful of what you throw away — small actions can make a big difference for our communities and the environment. 🦃

11/08/2025

Massachusetts is confronting a rising litter problem — and it’s going to take all of us to create a cleaner, more beautiful state. Our new awareness video is now playing in RMV waiting rooms statewide, including a Spanish-language version to ensure we reach even more residents. The message is simple: we all play a role in keeping Massachusetts beautiful. Please don’t litter! 🚯

And while you’re doing your part, don’t forget to spay or neuter your pets. 🐈 🐕

10/27/2025

Want to feel better inside and out? 💚

Volunteering doesn’t just help the planet — it boosts your mood, your health, and your sense of purpose.

Check out our latest blog to see how giving your time can help both your mind and body: https://keepmassbeautiful.org/news-events/the-kmb-blog/overview.html/article/2025/08/18/how-volunteering-helps-your-mental-and-physical-health

10/26/2025

Hear ye, hear ye—the Joint Committee on Transportation is holding a hearing on November 4, starting at 1 pm, to discuss Senate Resolve 2390 (and many other bills).

Please help support Senate Resolve S 2390, which would establish a Roadside Litter Prevention & Cleanup Task Force. Please email the following message to [email protected]:

I am writing to urge you to support Senate Resolve 2390, which would establish a Roadside Litter Prevention & Cleanup Task Force.

From Cape Cod to Boston to the Berkshires, litter is visible along nearly every Massachusetts highway, sidewalk, public park and beach. The mess in Massachusetts sends the message that Massachusetts leaders do not prioritize our state’s appearance or environmental health.

In addition to being an eyesore, the Massachusetts litter problem costs the state and its taxpayers millions of dollars each year in cleanup costs. Meanwhile, the state of Massachusetts devotes no effort toward LITTER PREVENTION.

The time for Massachusetts state leaders to act on this issue is long past due. A cleaner, litter-free landscape benefits Massachusetts businesses, the economy, our residents, and our environment. Please provide the leadership we need to clean up the mess in Massachusetts and implement lasting solutions to our state’s litter problem.

I urge you to support the creation of a statewide Massachusetts Litter Prevention & Cleanup Task Force and vote in favor of Senate Resolve 2390.

(include your name and address)

You can also testify virtually, in person, or mail a letter. Instructions can be found at:
https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5454