Tampa, FL -- About three million volunteers are expected to join forces from March through May to participate in community improvement efforts as part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. 
 
Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful coordinates the local efforts and expects about 2,500 volunteers to participate countywide during our main cleanup day on April 17th from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The kick-off event will take place March 27th at 8:30 a.m. on the south side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway across from the boat ramp.  
 
KHCB is recruiting site captains, volunteers and local sponsors to coordinate or assist in project efforts, which include beautification, community improvement initiatives, recycling activities, and litter removal along roads, waterways, and in parks. 
 
Last year, more than 2,500 volunteers picked up 68,161 pounds of trash including bottles, cans and cigarette butts.  
 
“This year, KHCB is looking especially for small groups to make a mighty impact as part of the O.B. Challenge,” said KHCB Executive Director Christine Commerce. “While volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate, we are putting a special call out to people between the ages of 18 to 24 to take part in this worthwhile effort.” 
 
A list of locations throughout the county will be posted at www.khcbonline.org closer to the event date. Individual and group volunteers are asked to pre-register for a location. Volunteers should bring work gloves, closed-toed shoes and water. Trash bags are provided. T-shirts and other giveaways are available while supplies last. For more information on how to get involved with the Great American Cleanup or the O.B. Challenge, call (813) 960-5121. 
 
About Us 
KHCB originated from a group of concerned residents in Hillsborough County, who saw that litter was becoming a problem based on urban growth, lack of community pride and limited knowledge of disposal options. The non-profit organization is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc. The Great American Cleanup was created to communicate KAB’s message on the need to influence change in attitudes and behavior through hands-on involvement.