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Keep New Mexico clean

Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the natural beauty of New Mexico. Through community-driven trash and litter clean-up efforts, we’re making a difference across our stunning landscapes, from high desert plains to mountain peaks.

Why it matters

Litter and trash not only harm our environment but also impact wildlife, water quality, and the beauty of our state. We can make a significant difference by reducing waste, educating others, and taking action. Every piece of trash picked up is a step towards a cleaner, healthier New Mexico.

You can make a difference

Find a Clean-up Event

Find upcoming trash clean-up and litter prevention events in your area. Whether you’re an individual, family, or group, your time and effort can help us keep our communities and natural spaces beautiful and healthy.

Become a Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador

Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors are community leaders committed to keeping New Mexico clean. In a 9-month program, they work with officials and peers on clean-up projects, ending with a capstone that beautifies their community.

Volunteer with Local Organizations

Discover organizations near you that are dedicated to keeping New Mexico clean. Explore volunteer opportunities, partner with community leaders, and work together toward a cleaner, greener future.

Report Litter and Illegal Dumping

Help us combat illegal dumping and littering by reporting problem areas in your community. Your input helps us act quickly and maintain the cleanliness of our roads, parks, and public spaces.

It's our place, our pride & our responsibility

Find an Event

Join fellow New Mexicans in upcoming trash and litter clean-up events to help keep our beautiful state clean. Together, we can protect our landscapes and create a healthier environment for future generations!

Ready to make a difference? Submit your event and be a part of the movement towards positive change. Let's take action together!

Clean spaces, stronger communities

Volunteer with Local Organizations

Discover opportunities to volunteer with local organizations dedicated to keeping New Mexico clean and beautiful.

Whether you’re passionate about litter prevention, recycling, or community clean-ups, you can find groups in the grid that match your interests.

Together, we can preserve the natural beauty of our state and make a lasting impact on our environment!

Small actions, big impact for our state.

Why is reporting so complex?

Across New Mexico, communities are stepping up to make a difference through inspiring clean-up efforts. These success stories highlight the dedication and positive outcomes achieved by local volunteers, organizations, and residents working together to protect and enhance our environment.

Report Litter, Illegal Dumping, or Graffiti to the Local Authority Responsible

Use the interactive map to find your local government contact for reporting litter, illegal dumping, or graffiti in your area. Simply click on your location to view contact details for the local authority responsible for your area. Let us know if you’d like us to follow up with you to see how things went with your report.

Take the Pledge

New Mexico’s stunning landscapes and vibrant communities are treasures worth protecting. By taking this pledge, you commit to doing your part in keeping our state beautiful, clean, and sustainable for future generations. Whether it’s picking up litter, recycling, or conserving resources, every small action makes a big difference. Join us in preserving the beauty of New Mexico—together, we can make a lasting impact.

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Our Clean-up Efforts

New Mexico’s natural beauty is one of its greatest treasures, but it requires ongoing efforts to preserve and protect it. Our state’s trash clean-up initiatives play a vital role in maintaining clean, healthy environments for residents, visitors, and wildlife alike. Explore the key areas of focus below to see how we’re working together to keep New Mexico pristine.

Tons of Trash Collected

Collecting trash reduces environmental pollution and improves the natural beauty of New Mexico’s landscapes, making them safer for both wildlife and humans.

Events Organized

Organizing clean-up events brings communities together, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in keeping New Mexico’s environments clean and healthy.

Volunteers Engaged

Engaging volunteers ensures the success of clean-up efforts by providing the manpower needed to tackle large-scale projects across New Mexico.

Receptacles Installed

Installing trash receptacles in key locations prevents littering and encourages responsible disposal of waste in public areas.

Trees Planted

Planting trees during clean-up efforts helps restore natural habitats, improve air quality, and reduce the effects of climate change.

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Illegal Dumping Sites Cleared

Clearing illegal dumping sites removes hazardous waste, making areas safer for residents and wildlife, while deterring future illegal dumping.

Miles of Walking Paths Improved

Improving walking and hiking paths ensures safe, litter-free routes for recreation, encouraging more people to enjoy and protect New Mexico’s natural spaces.

Tires Collected

Collecting old tires prevents them from becoming breeding grounds for pests and reduces environmental hazards such as fires and water contamination.

This dashboard will be updated as new data is made available.

Success Stories

Across New Mexico, communities are stepping up to make a difference through inspiring clean-up efforts. These success stories highlight the dedication and positive outcomes achieved by local volunteers, organizations, and residents working together to protect and enhance our environment.

Santa Fe Public Schools Joins forces for The Great American Cleanup!

 This year, our SFPS family—students, teachers, faculty, and parents—from Amy Biehl, Sweeney, Chaparral, Tesuque, and Ramirez Thomas came together for The Great American Cleanup and worked hard to spruce up around our school grounds and playgrounds. From picking up litter to making everything look fresh, it was a total team effort! Big thanks to everyone who came out and helped! You’re making our schools a better place, one clean-up at a time!

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project is a neighbor imagined and led initiative dedicated to revitalizing neglected alleyways, increasing food sovereignty and food access block by block, creating vibrant community building spaces, and enhancing neighborhood safety. through innovative urban design and community engagement, we aim to foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. Join us in our mission to transform uban spaces into hubs of urban agriculture, creativity and safety.

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project is a neighbor imagined and led initiative dedicated to revitalizing neglected alleyways, increasing food sovereignty and food access block by block, creating vibrant community building spaces, and enhancing neighborhood safety. through innovative urban design and community engagement, we aim to foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. Join us in our mission to transform uban spaces into hubs of urban agriculture, creativity and safety.

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project is a neighbor imagined and led initiative dedicated to revitalizing neglected alleyways, increasing food sovereignty and food access block by block, creating vibrant community building spaces, and enhancing neighborhood safety. through innovative urban design and community engagement, we aim to foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. Join us in our mission to transform uban spaces into hubs of urban agriculture, creativity and safety.

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project

The Reynaluz Juarez South Pedro Neighborhood Alleyway Activation Project is a neighbor imagined and led initiative dedicated to revitalizing neglected alleyways, increasing food sovereignty and food access block by block, creating vibrant community building spaces, and enhancing neighborhood safety. through innovative urban design and community engagement, we aim to foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. Join us in our mission to transform uban spaces into hubs of urban agriculture, creativity and safety.