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Paris Today
By the People, for the People
Paris, Texas Hosts Annual Trash-Off Event
Community volunteers to clean up neighborhoods, parks, and roads on April 11th
Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:22pm
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The city of Paris, Texas is hosting its 4th annual Trash-Off event on Saturday, April 11th. Over 30 volunteer teams are expected to gather at the Love Civic Center Sports Pavilion early that morning to pick up litter across the city and Lamar County. The event is organized by Keep Paris Beautiful, the United Way of Lamar County, the City of Paris, and Lamar County government.
Why it matters
The Trash-Off event is an opportunity for the Paris community to come together and demonstrate pride in their hometown by making it a cleaner and more beautiful place to live, work, and visit. The event also highlights the ongoing efforts of local organizations to promote environmental stewardship and civic engagement.
The details
Volunteers can register the morning of the event starting at 7:15 am to pick up their t-shirts, equipment, and location assignments. At 8:00 am, there will be safety instructions and a group photo before teams disperse to their assigned cleanup sites. Volunteers will spend 1-3 hours collecting litter in neighborhoods, parks, waterways, and county roads. This is an ideal opportunity for families, teams, organizations, and other groups to participate.
- The 4th Annual Trash-Off event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- Volunteer check-in and registration begins at 7:15 am on the day of the event.
- The event kicks off at 8:00 am with safety instructions and a group photo.
The players
Keep Paris Beautiful
A local non-profit organization that organizes the annual Trash-Off event to promote environmental stewardship and community pride in Paris, Texas.
United Way of Lamar County
A community organization that partners with Keep Paris Beautiful to support the Trash-Off event and other local initiatives.
City of Paris
The local government of Paris, Texas, which collaborates with community groups to host the annual Trash-Off event.
Lamar County
The county government that works with the City of Paris and local organizations to coordinate the Trash-Off cleanup efforts across the region.
What they’re saying
“Keep Paris Beautiful is honored to organize the 4th Annual Trash-Off. We couldn't do it without generous partners, sponsors and amazing volunteers.”
— Julia Trigg Crawford, Executive Director, Keep Paris Beautiful
What’s next
Volunteers can pre-register online at www.paristexas.gov/trashoff and pick up their event materials on April 8-10 at the United Way office. Those who haven't pre-registered can still sign up the morning of the event at the Love Civic Center Sports Pavilion.
The takeaway
The annual Trash-Off event in Paris, Texas demonstrates the power of community collaboration and civic pride. By coming together to clean up their local neighborhoods, parks, and roads, volunteers are making a tangible difference in improving the livability and beauty of their hometown.
