Our approach combines volunteers, strategic partnerships, mobile applications, GIS mapping, and innovative social engineering to identify litter hotspots, track progress, and create lasting change across Rochester.
In just the past two years, our volunteers have removed more than 10,000 pounds of litter from our community. Remarkably, these results have been achieved before the full implementation of our Litter Elimination System, including our mobile app and interactive GIS dashboard.
We believe litter is a solvable problem. With the right tools, the right data, and a community committed to action, Rochester can become the first litter free city in America.
Join the litter revolution. I am Walking For Rochester, are you?

2021 - 7 cleanups
2022 - 727 pounds removed
2023 - 1,566.1 pounds removed
2024 - 2,147.1 pounds removed
2025 - 5,285.8 pounds removed
2026 (3 months)
6,154.4 pounds removed so far
Join Walking For Rochester for an evening of food, drinks, community, and our annual silent auction as we celebrate five years of working toward a litter-free Rochester.
All proceeds directly support Walking For Rochester, local 501(c)3 nonprofit