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Litter Prevention Tips:

  • Set an example by not littering.
  • Pick up one piece of litter everyday.
  • Teach others the proper way to dispose of their trash.
  • Make sure trash cans have lids.
  • Ask your neighbors to help you clean up a public area.
  • Tie newspapers in a bundle before disposing.
  • Plant and maintain flowers along a curb or sidewalk.

History

The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission is recognized as the model program for the nation's first commission under the Keep America Beautiful, Inc. systems. It was created by a joint ordinance of the City of Macon and Bibb County in 1974 and is governed by an appointed Board of Commissioners. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful's ultimate success led to the creation of the first state Keep America Beautiful system - Keep Georgia Beautiful in 1978 and the creation of its own beautification/signature event - The Macon Georgia International Cherry Blossom Festival in 1983. Since 1974, KMBBC has won 33 national awards and 24 state awards.