A volunteer in a yellow kayak paddles along a calm urban stretch of the Fox River, a bag of collected trash resting across the bow, with bare trees and a brick building reflected in the water.

Over 1,800 volunteers from across the region registered to came together to clean up the Fox-Wolf Watershed. Together, they tackled the parks, streets, shorelines, boat landings that connect our communities and they made a massive impact.

But how massive?

Let’s break down the numbers with some real-world comparisons that help show what you actually accomplished.

Breaking Down the Numbers

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bags of trash
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bags of bags of recyclables
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tires
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electronics
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plastic bags
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plastic straws
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syringes
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total pounds of trash

Why It Matters

Trash isn’t just ugly. It pollutes water, harms wildlife, and clogs storm drains. But every bag, tire, and tangle of plastic removed this year made a real, tangible difference.

This is what community care looks like! Measurable, meaningful, and full of impact.

What’s Next?

The next Cleanup hits the watershed on May 1, 2027.

We can’t wait to see you there! Until then, keep caring, keep sharing, and keep showing up for our water.

Love numbers?

If you’re the kind of person who likes to dive into the details, we’ve got you covered. Check out the data from each site here.

Thank You to Our Cleanup Sponsors

Support from local businesses and organizations helps make this cleanup possible by helping provide supplies, coordination, and on-the-ground support for volunteers across the watershed.

AMCOR CARES

CEDER CORPORATION

ENCAPSYS

FESTIVAL FOODS

MENASHA CORPORATION

VILLAGE OF WRIGHTSTOWN