Our History

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful (KT/LCB), is a local non-profit 501C3 that is dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Toledo and Lucas County so that our community can be enjoyed for many generations to come. KT/LCB is dedicated to improving our environmental wellbeing through:

• Litter Cleanups: Distributing bags, gloves, safety vests, and litter tongs to community groups and volunteers
• Recycling Programs: Assisting schools/organization and providing specialized recycling services
• Educational Programs: Teaching thousands of individuals about proper recycling and sustainability practices
• Tree Planting and Landscaping Projects: Enhancing green spaces throughout our community

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful is the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB). KAB is a national, nonprofit public education organization dedicated to improving waste handling practices in America. KAB has nearly 700 community affiliates in 22 states who represent over 65% of the total U.S. population. Both the City of Toledo (certified in 1981) and Lucas County (certified in 1988) are KAB Affiliates under Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful.  KT/LCB's current Executive Director took over towards the end of 2018. In addition to the Executive Director, KT/LCB also employees an Education Specialist and Community Engagement Specialist.

Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful is supported by Lucas County and the City of Toledo. Additional consistent funders include Owens Illinois and The Andersons. General fundraising efforts completed each year also support our Operating Budget and any Special Projects that we undertake.

Governing Documents