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A cleaner Dayton starts with you — Do Not Be A Litterbug, Dayton, Ohio & Montgomery County
Dayton, Ohio · Montgomery County
Litter and illegal dumping don't just hurt our communities — they impact our health and well-being. A cleaner Dayton starts with you! You're invited to be a part of the change you want to see in your neighborhood and in our shared community.
This is a movement, not just a moment
We are neighbors with extra gloves and extra bags.
We stop litter and illegal dumping before it hits the ground and give the Gem City the shine it's named for — across Dayton's neighborhoods and all of Montgomery County.
Our Mission
Don't Be a Litterbug is dedicated to creating a cleaner, healthier Dayton and a more beautiful Montgomery County. By removing litter and stopping illegal dumping, we're inspiring residents and partners to take pride and ownership where they live, work, and play.
Our Vision
We envision a beautiful Dayton with the thriving communities we deserve and the clean neighborhoods we want to live in — preventing and removing litter and illegal dumping from our streets and public spaces.
What We Believe
Through Don't Be a Litterbug's year-long community clean-ups, public education, and beautification programs, we are building a movement and a culture where people love where they live and take care of their neighborhoods and public spaces.
Get involved
Join the Don't Be A Litterbug campaign.
Many ways to be the change — pick the day that fits your schedule.
Report a hotspot
Report a litter hotspot or dumping issue to the City. When people see litter, they're more likely to litter — the sooner we clean hotspots up, the more likely they are to stay clean.
Start your own
Be the change by organizing your own clean-up event. All you need is neighbors, gloves, and bins — we'll help with the rest and assign you an area.
What showing up adds up to
- Pounds of litter removed
- 0
- Volunteers since 2021
- 0
- Clean-ups held
- 0
- Neighborhoods served
- 0
Counted bag-by-bag by our crew leads. Updated after every event — last updated August 2026.
Support our campaign
Fund the work that keeps Dayton clean.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the Dayton Foundation, so your contribution is tax-deductible. Every dollar stays in Dayton and Montgomery County and goes toward our goal of a cleaner, healthier environment. Here's what your contribution buys:
- $15Supplies, materials & tools for one volunteer for a full season
- $50A classroom "Litterbug-Free Zone" kit for 30 students
- $250Permanent anti-litter signage for one block
Scan to give — Keep Dayton Clean, Don't Be A Litterbug Campaign (Fund #10371).