Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB)’s Get Down & Clean Up program, in collaboration with the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Public Library System, makes litter clean-up supplies readily available at public libraries across the state. The program has grown to 145 participating libraries in 44 parishes, and over 1,100 litter kits have been checked out by library patrons to care for their local communities.
“People in Louisiana are tired of living in a dirty state,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “The Get Down & Clean Up program makes it possible for everyone to easily do their part and demonstrate community pride.”
“The Get Down & Clean Up program is a great hands-on way for families, homeschool groups, youth groups, and scouts to care for their neighborhood,” said Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “If we all pitch in and keep our communities clean and beautiful, we’ll experience an improved environment and quality of life.”
Included in the Get Down & Clean Up litter kits are safety vests, litter grabbers, trash bags, and instructions. Anyone with a library card can check out a litter kit and return it after use. Participants are encouraged to scan the QR code available on the kit instructions and fill out a quick report sharing information about their cleanup.
The libraries with the greatest number of litter kit checkouts are Shreve Memorial Library, Jackson Parish Library, and Ouachita Parish Library. This program is free to all public libraries and there is no cost to check out a litter kit. Adult supervision is required when the kit is in use.
The public can access the list of participating libraries and the Get Down & Clean Up music playlist on the program’s webpage. KLB encourages people to share photos of their cleanups on social media and tag @KeepLouisianaBeautiful.