BOZEMAN — From April 19-27, the City of Bozeman welcomes individuals and groups to help pick up litter around Bozeman after a long winter! 2025 Bozeman CleanUp Week will be kicked off at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day festival on April 19. As the snow melts, more trash tends to be seen around neighborhoods. Not only do cleanups improve habitat for humans and critters within city limits, but they also directly impact our downstream neighbors by helping to keep our streams and rivers clean.

The City of Bozeman has coordinated this event locally for 36 years and successfully mobilizes hundreds of volunteers of all ages from community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies each year. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up online at www.bozeman.net/cleanup.

CleanUp kits will be provided and include gloves, vests, yellow bags, and instructions. Interested community members may opt for delivery of cleanup kits to your group or organization ahead of CleanUp Week, OR you can pick up kits at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with the CleanUp Kits, participants of CleanUp Week will also be given a choice to pick a location or provided ideas for a clean-up location. Participants are welcome to clean up an area any time from April 19 to 27 and City of Bozeman Solid Waste will take care of the yellow bags left behind.

To kick off the week there will be a PickUp Parade at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival on April 19 at 9:00 a.m. During the PickUp Parade volunteers can meet at the fairgrounds, receive supplies, and break into groups to walk from the fairgrounds and clean up together.

Sustainability Program Specialist Ali Chipouras says, “This time of year everyone starts to see the litter and dog waste that surfaces after snow melt. CleanUp Week is a great opportunity to work together to build community, keep our waterways clean, and give Bozeman a spring cleaning.”

In addition to Bozeman CleanUp Week and the Earth Day Festival on April 19, Gallatin Valley Earth Day is hosting events throughout the month of April including in-person and online speakers, films, workshops, and more. To learn more visit www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org.

Join us in cleaning up Bozeman! This activity is free and open to the public. Kits will be available for pick-up on April 19 regardless of weather. For more information visit www.bozeman.net/cleanup.