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Keep Jacksonville Beautiful (KJB)
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission is our local, grassroots affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. Made up of volunteer representatives of the public, private and not-for-profit sectors appointed by the mayor of Jacksonville, the commission meets bi-monthly, with committees meeting separately on the months in between. The commission provides leadership and direction for the projects of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and approves any expenditures necessary to make those projects possible. All meetings are open to the public.
Mission Statement
To support community beautification, enhance community pride and improve the quality of life in Jacksonville through provision of outreach, educational activities and programming. Check out the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission Calendar of Annual Projects & Events.
Sponsorship Program
Created in 2008, this program gives individuals, organizations and businesses an opportunity to contribute to a better Jacksonville.
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards
The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission (KJB) and the City of Jacksonville invite nominations for the 21st annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards. This award celebrates individuals, organizations, businesses, and schools that have made strides to keep the city clean in 2024. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 3, 2025. The winners will be acknowledged during the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board’s annual awards program at the Adam W. Harbert University Center on the campus of the University of North Florida on November 13.
Learn more and download an application here.
Upcoming Events
International Coastal Cleanup 2025
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
September 20, 2025
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
View a full list of locations here.
Keep Jax Cute — and Compete to Clean!
Be part of Jacksonville’s citywide Keep Jax Cute: Don’t Pollute campaign and help us fight litter and blight across all 840 square miles of our community. Whether you're cleaning up solo or forming a team for the friendly Jax Litter League competition, every action counts.
Clean It Up, Green It Up
Use the online cleanup and inventory management system to register a clean-up, request supplies or trash pickup for a cleanup event, or share your results with us.
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful: A Clean City Commission
Click here for more information about meeting dates and a commission members.
