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Have you ever picked up a discarded bottle, food wrapper or cigarette butt while walking in a forest preserve? Then you’re already a volunteer! From casually discarded cans to intentionally dumped tires, every bit of trash left in the Forest Preserves hurts our natural areas and the plants and animals that depend on them. Whether you want to help clean up once, every once in a while, or make a long-term commitment to your favorite picnic grove, trail or shoreline—we’re here to support you and your group.
Please take a look at the Litter Hotspot Map under the resources tab to choose a location with the highest impact.