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Keep Rutherford County Beautiful

Formed by the Rutherford County Commissioners in NC to lead litter sweeps and green initiatives in RC

Keep Rutherford County Beautiful began as an Earth Day litter pickup in 2016 and has transformed into a movement throughout Rutherford County, North Carolina. Neighbors, industry leaders, business owners, school systems and municipalities have joined forces to change the way we define community. Now an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation's largest community improvement organization, KRCB leads multiple green programs and initiatives throughout Rutherford County including litter sweeps, our annual Green Scholarship, and our Green Business Program. Together, we are taking action to love where we live, work and play.

10/13/2026

Show your love for our local trails and parks in Spindale on Saturday, November 7th! 🌿

We will be meeting at the ROC Office in Spindale and cleaning up the Thermal Belt Rail Trail and surrounding areas. Trash bags, gloves, visibility vests, and grabbers will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gear if you have it. Join us after for snacks, drinks, and stickers!

This event is a part of a state-wide clean-up day in partnership with Keep North Carolina Beautiful and affiliates across the state. Learn more about the state-wide initiative here: https://www.keepncbeautiful.org/

When: Saturday, November 7th at 10 a.m.
Where: ROC Office (115 N Oak St, Spindale, NC)
Register: https://givebutter.com/fall-litter-sweep-spindale-2026

10/12/2026

It's time for another pollinator garden party! Want to help our winged friends in Spindale? Join us for a garden workday on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m. 🌼

We will be weeding and planting fall blooms to help the abundance of plants and creatures in the garden thrive. All of the tools and gear are provided (but feel free to bring any of your own to share!). No gardening experience required, come learn and grow with us! 🌿

When: Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the ROC Office (115 N Oak St, Spindale, NC)
Register: https://givebutter.com/pollinator-garden-workday-oct-26

10/09/2026

Litter Bowl behind the scenes 🎬.

This year’s Litter Bowl competition was made possible by many hours of heart and dedication given by our incredible staff, volunteers, and committee members. Special thanks to our volunteers and staff for helping with school visits, supply drop-off and pick-up, bag pick-up, and more. Many thanks to our committee members, Lindy Abrams, Jenna Bailey, Clark Poole, and George and Marian Moyer for visiting our schools and recruiting students to the cause.

And a huge thank you to NCDOT and the local towns for collecting bags across the county in support of this initiative. This program is only possible with the support of all the folks behind the scenes, so please be sure to give them a big thank you when you see them around town! 👏

10/04/2026

Our butterfly stonecrop in the Spindale pollinator garden is welcoming many winged friends this fall! This beautiful flower attracts lots of pollinators come late summer and fall, like the fritillaries and bees pictured here, and is a great addition to any garden.

Come visit the Spindale pollinator garden near the ROC office and Thermal Belt Rail Trail at 115 N Oak St, and stay tuned for fall planting days coming soon! 🌿

10/02/2026

Rutherford County showed up and showed out for this year's Litter Bowl! 💪

Together, our community collected over 4,100 pounds of litter, with the help of over 400 volunteers and over 800 hours of dedication. Students and community groups hit our roads, parks, school campuses, and waterways to clean up litter and make our county greener and cleaner. Our local youth showed up as leaders in our community, with environmental clubs, student councils, and all kinds of groups coming together to care for our community.

Big thank you to each and every teacher, student, and community group who came together and showed their dedication to our county during Litter Bowl and beyond! 🌿

Big thanks go out to:
East Rutherford High School
R-S Central High School
Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH)
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Chase High School

We will be announcing the winner of the Litter Bowl soon - stay tuned! 🏆

09/18/2026

Ready to talk trash? This year's Litter Bowl competition begins today and runs through Sept 28th! See your school representative or sign up at https://www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/sign-up-for-a-sweep to get supplies. ♻️

Which school are you rooting for this year? 🏆
East Rutherford High School
R-S Central High School
Chase High School
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH)
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

09/11/2026

Litter Bowl is only one week away, and we had a blast visiting the high schools this week! The KRCB team visited R-S Central, Chase, and East Rutherford to cheer the schools on and recruit students to help make our county greener and cleaner during this year’s Litter Bowl and beyond.

Want to join in on Litter Bowl and support your favorite RC high school? Sign up for a sweep between September 18th to 28th and donate your totals to your favorite school! ♻️

Find more information on participating schools and how to contribute at www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/litter-bowl

09/01/2026

It's that time of the year again! The 2026 Rutherford County Litter Bowl kicks of this month on Friday the 18th and runs until Monday, September 28th.

Our high school students and community members are hitting the roads, parks, trails, and campuses in a competition to see who can collect the most litter. Last year, over 2,400 pounds of litter were cleaned from our county's public spaces, with REaCH as the defending champion... but who will our 2026 winners be?🏆♻

Students - see your school representatives for supplies!
Public groups - you can participate too! "Donate" your trash to your favorite RC High School!
Sign up to get your supplies here: https://www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/fall-sweep

Find more information on participating schools and how to contribute at www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/litter-bowl

08/14/2026

Litter Bowl is BACK! This year's dates are set for September 18th-28th, and Rutherford County high schools are invited to compete for the Litter Bowl trophy, all while gaining community service hours, qualifying for the Green Scholarship, and caring for their community.

Why should you participate in Litter Bowl this year? Check out this message from our Green Scholarship winner, Delaney Kinter, at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy about the importance of litter clean-up and prevention. 🌿

Reach out to [email protected] or call 828-289-3260 to get your school or community group involved. ♻

08/03/2026

Before and after. 💪

These YouthWorks crews put a whole lot of muscle and heart into cleaning up our local waterways last week. The group pictured here spent a whole day of their service week cleaning up Cleghorn Creek, hauling out hundreds of pounds of debris including tires, car mufflers, metal pipes, and much more.

Join us in thanking the dedicated crews at YouthWorks for serving our county this summer, and for making our waterways healthier for this and future generations! 🌎💚

Address

146 N Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC
28139

Website

http://keeprcncbeautiful.org/

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