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Fiesta Fanatics Community Cleanup

Let's come together in our local communities to make our city shine ahead of the best time of year in Albuquerque! The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ and the Parks and Recreation Department, invite you to take part in the annual Fiesta Fanatics Neighborhood Cleanup. Held one week before the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, this citywide volunteer effort brings neighbors together to help make Albuquerque clean, welcoming, and ready to shine.

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighborhood association and organize a cleanup in your community. Whether it's a park, trail, street, or neighborhood entrance, every cleanup helps create a cleaner, more beautiful Albuquerque for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who travel here for Balloon Fiesta each year.

The Solid Waste Management Department will provide cleanup supplies and arrange collection of all bagged litter from one central pickup location for each registered neighborhood cleanup.

Cleanup supplies include:

Garbage bags

Litter pickers

Gloves

Safety vests

Collected litter will be picked up and properly disposed of by the Solid Waste Management Department's Clean Cities Division.

This is a great opportunity to make a visible difference in your neighborhood, connect with fellow volunteers, and show your Albuquerque pride before one of the world's most iconic events.

Event Details

Hosted by: City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department, Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, and Imagine ABQ

Volunteer Perks: Cleanup supplies, litter pickup, and recognition from Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and Imagine ABQ for your participation

Join us as we work together to create a cleaner, more beautiful Albuquerque and help welcome the world to Balloon Fiesta!

Get ready to be a part of something truly spectacular! The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, proudly present our Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event. This exciting event takes place one week before the 54th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, as we prepare for the best time of the year in Albuquerque.

Join us at Balloon Fiesta Park as we unite neighborhood associations, school groups, local businesses, and faith-based groups in a massive cleanup ahead of Balloon Fiesta. Our goal is to make our beautiful city shine as we get ready for our favorite time of year, the world-renowned Balloon Fiesta, and we need your help to make it happen!

As a Fiesta Fanatic, you'll be among the first to kick off the festivities for this year's Balloon Fiesta. Volunteers will receive free lunch at the event. Additionally, there will be various giveaways thanks to our partners at the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the day.

This is your chance to celebrate early, connect with fellow community members, and showcase your Albuquerque pride.

Join us as we clean, connect, and celebrate together. Be a Fiesta Fanatic and help make this year’s Balloon Fiesta the best one yet.

Dash for the Trash is an exciting community event hosted by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department, combining environmental stewardship, friendly competition, and outdoor recreation to help beautify our beloved Bosque.

This isn't your traditional cleanup! Participants will hit the trails on foot through designated areas of the Bosque with one goal in mind: collect as much litter as possible. Individuals and teams will compete to see who can remove the most trash and debris, with prizes awarded to the top individual collectors and the top-performing groups.

The competitive element adds a fun twist while highlighting an important message: every piece of litter removed makes a difference. Whether you're a seasoned cleanup volunteer or simply looking for a unique way to give back to your community, Dash for the Trash offers everyone an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

The Bosque is one of Albuquerque's most cherished natural resources and requires continual care and stewardship. By transforming a community cleanup into a friendly competition, we hope to inspire more residents to get outside, get active, and take pride in protecting our environment.

So lace up your shoes, gather your friends, and bring your competitive spirit. The more trash you collect, the better your chances of taking home a prize—and together, we'll make the Bosque cleaner and more beautiful for everyone