About us
Community Powered, Trash Devoured!
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Our Mission:
We are an all volunteer group here to make our area more attractive, protect the environment, build community, and create meaningful, energizing experiences for everyone who joins us. Whether you’re passionate about nature, eager to meet new people, or just looking for a productive way to spend a morning, you’ll find purpose and joy here. When you join us, you’re not just picking up litter—you’re helping to spread optimism, strengthen local connections, and shape a cleaner, kinder world. Come be part of something uplifting. Your presence truly makes a difference.
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Things To Know:
- Most pickup events are held on weekend mornings.
- We provide all needed equipment.
- Sturdy shoes and clothing are highly recommended.
- Most events have a minimum age–each event will specify.
- Some events will provide snacks & drinks.
- First timers must sign a waiver.
- Afterwards we often go to a restaurant or food court for a social gathering.
- Although there are occasional exceptions, The Pickup Posse focuses primarily on sites in East, Central, and South Raleigh. If Wake Forest and North Raleigh are convenient, please also join our partner group, "Pick o' The Litter"
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Come Help Us Grow:
We welcome your ideas for improvements, for other events (pickup or social), and for suggested locations to tackle. We also encourage any interest in becoming an event leader.
Upcoming events
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March Into Millbrook
Location not specified yetCommunity Empowered, Trash Devoured!
Many stretches of roadways with sidewalks, grass and woods in the Millbrook area are in need of attention. I've scoped out several good launching points and will announce our exact meeting location the first few days of March. I'll also provide my phone number to attendees about a day before the event to contact me if you struggle to find us.
Heather will provide all supplies (gloves, grabbers, buckets, bags, vests) plus kick-off snacks & beverages as usual. Wear long pants and sleeves plus close toed shoes and dress in layers for continued crazy Carolina weather at this time of year.
Total attendance for this event is capped at 20 and is tallied with our sister group, Pick o' the Litter, where registrations are also being accepted. Newcomers are encouraged. Each volunteer (adult and child) should complete, one time only, our All Future Events Waiver, until/unless your contact information changes.
2 attendees
Maybrook in March
Maybrook and New Hope, Intersection of New Hope Road and Maybrook Crossing Drive, Raleigh, NC, USAnother cleanup mission to work on together. This one is all roads, sticking to the far south section of New Hope Road.
We’ve got all the gear you’ll need, but if you want a perfect glove fit, feel free to bring your own.
New to our cleanups? Even better. Jump in, meet great people, and help us turn this mess into a victory. Let’s make this road shine again!
Each volunteer (adult and child) should complete, one time only, our All Future Events Waiver, until/unless your contact information changes.Minimum age: 16
3 attendees
Litter Pickup with Gus
TBD, Raleigh, NC, USJoin us as we pick up litter somewhere in east or south Raleigh The exact location to be decided and posted a few days before
Pickup tools, bags, and reflective safety vests are provided. A small selection of gloves is available, but to ensure a good fit, it's best to bring your own.
please arrive 5 minutes early for instructions and materials distribution. As with all events, please check meetup on the day of the event to see if there have been any changes or a cancellation.
Minimum age is 15; newcomers are encouraged. Each volunteer (adult and youth) should complete this waiver, one time only, unless your contact information changes.
2 attendees
Past events
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