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501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Inspiring Action for a Clean & Beautiful Truckee Meadows

Join thousands of volunteers making a difference in our community. Together, we've cleaned up over 2 million pounds of litter and engaged 50,000+ volunteers since 1987.

What you can do today

  • Join an upcoming cleanup, education, or stewardship event.
  • Support current campaigns funding on-the-ground community work.
  • Explore KTMB programs built around litter prevention, beautification, and civic engagement.

Why people start here

KTMB connects volunteering, neighborhood stewardship, public education, and practical cleanup work into one local community system.

Years of Service

37+

Volunteers Engaged

50K+

Lbs of Litter Removed

2M+

Annual Events

500+

Featured Campaign

Join the Truckee Meadows Biggest Cleanup

Support a one-morning, community-wide cleanup with family-friendly sites, volunteer appreciation, and visible local impact.

Great Community Cleanup campaign banner
One morning. Massive impact.
25+ cleanup sites across the region.
Volunteer appreciation gathering after the event.

Impact Snapshot

A summary of the community reach behind the mission

The homepage keeps the big-picture KTMB story visible while deeper pages carry the program and organizational detail.

Years of Service

37+

Decades of hands-on environmental stewardship in the Truckee Meadows.

Volunteers Engaged

50K+

Residents, families, schools, and businesses activated through KTMB programs.

Lbs of Litter Removed

2M+

Trash and green waste removed through coordinated cleanups and stewardship efforts.

Annual Events

500+

Volunteer opportunities, outreach moments, and community touchpoints every year.

Near-Term Participation

Upcoming Events

See the current KTMB opportunities available for volunteering, public engagement, and hands-on stewardship.

Volunteers on a river cleanup day
CleanupUpcoming
Demo River Cleanup

A near-term volunteer cleanup event for dashboard testing.

Apr 17, 2026
5:57 AM - 9:57 AM
Truckee River Greenbelt, Reno, NV
1/40 spots claimed
Community volunteers working in a garden
EducationUpcoming
Demo Sensory Garden Workday

An educational stewardship event with active registrations.

Apr 20, 2026
6:57 AM - 10:57 AM
Idlewild Park, Reno, NV
0/12 spots claimed

Program Areas

Our Programs

We offer a variety of programs designed to engage volunteers of all ages and create lasting environmental impact in our community.

Flagship
Annual Clean-up Programs

Region-wide cleanup campaigns that create visible, community-scale impact each year.

  • Large volunteer mobilizations
  • Multiple cleanup sites
  • Seasonal campaigns
Year-Round
Adopt-A-Spot

Stewardship opportunities for businesses, families, and groups committed to a specific place.

  • Parks and open spaces
  • Flexible cadence
  • Visible local ownership
Learning
Community Education

Interactive education for students and community members focused on stewardship and place.

  • School and community outreach
  • Practical local topics
  • Hands-on learning
Business
Nevada Green Business

Recognition and guidance for businesses that want sustainability to be part of daily operations.

  • Operational improvement
  • Community credibility
  • Local recognition

Supporters

Organizations helping keep the work moving

KTMB’s work is strengthened by businesses, agencies, and local partners that help keep stewardship visible and sustainable.

Backed by local funders, civic partners, and in-kind businesses across the region.

Trust and partnership

These partners help fund events, equipment, education, stewardship, and the everyday operational capacity behind KTMB programs.

Take Action

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you have an hour, a day, or want to make an ongoing commitment, there's a place for you at KTMB. Join our community of changemakers today.

What support unlocks

$25

Supplies 10 cleanup kits

$50

Plants 5 native trees

$100

Sponsors a school program

$250

Funds a community event