Eliminating litter, one policy and clean-up at a time.

Who is Trash Free Maryland?

We are the leading advocate for public policies and initiatives to reduce trash pollution in the state. We work toward a state of Maryland that is free of trash, debris, and litter; where communities, public spaces, and waterways are safe, healthy, and support economic viability.

Trash Free Events

South Baltimore Brewery District Cleanup!

Join Trash Free Maryland for a litter cleanup at the South Baltimore Brewery District with Checkerspot Brewing Company, Pickett Brewing Company, & Wico Street Beer Co!

Volunteers will receive a voucher for a free refreshing beverage at one of the participating breweries!

📍Location: Lot O, 701 W Ostend St, Baltimore, MD

🗓️Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024

⏰ Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Trash Free News

What do we do?

Trash Free Maryland works at the local and state level to create systemic change in trash pollution. We organize stakeholders to create policies and programs that reduce litter at the source.

The problem is litter. The solution? There are many.

By moving beyond just trash cleanups, Trash Free Maryland employs a coordinated approach to reducing trash and litter that focuses on policy and regulatory change, programmatic interventions, and behavior change.

We have helped achieve many victories:

  • Established a 5-cent fee on disposable bags in Washington, DC, and Montgomery County

  • Required recycling services at large public events in Maryland

  • Points on the driving records of people convicted of illegal dumping in Maryland

  • Banned plastic micro-beads in personal care products in Maryland

  • Banned polystyrene foam food packaging in DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Baltimore City

  • Helped Maryland become the first state to ban expanded polystyrene

  • Banned plastic bags in Takoma Park and Baltimore City

  • Working on a state-wide plastic bag ban and producer responsibility for packaging waste

Solutions we’re working on

 
 
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Plastic & Pollution

Every second more plastic accumulates in the environment, adversely affecting all of us.

 
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Environmental Justice

Structural inequalities in society need to be alleviated to eliminate litter.

 
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Policy Solutions

Advocating for trash/litter reduction legislation, regulation and enforcement.

 
 
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Behavior Change & Reusables

Help be the change you want to see in the world.

 
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Programs

Encouraging government, industries, and individuals to reduce waste and improve trash management.

 
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Coalitions

Creating a network of organizations and individuals working on litter issues.

 

Support Us

Your contributions directly support our efforts to reduce trash pollution around the state.

Support our research, education, and advocacy activities by donating today!

 
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