Who are we?
We are people of all ages. We are a loosely connected group of Pittsburgh residents and merchants who are passionate about picking up litter in our neighborhoods. We are involved in the Redd Up Pittsburgh movement.
Active since March 2005, our band of volunteers is making a big impact. Streets, gutters, sidewalks, grassy places and alleys are cleaner. We started in Shadyside, but our reach goes far beyond Walnut Street. What we accomplish here can be replicated in other neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh.
Glitter around town: Litter Fairy
April 25, 2009: Jamie, a Polish Hill volunteer, shows off the latest in Redd Up fashion.
If a picture's worth a thousand words, then we have a lot to say. Check back often, or visit our photo collection for more pictures of litter, and, when things go right, maybe even some glitter.
Submissions encouraged
Do you know of a trouble spot that you'd like to highlight? Snap a picture and mail it to us. Only by identifying the problem can we begin to solve it.
Upcoming events
We track anti-litter events at upcoming.org.
Do you have an event you would like to list? Email us!
Entertaining Litter-ature
June 2009 Newslitter
In this newsletter: Our mission; Think Green. Think Redd.; Citizen reach out for help; Stash the Trash recognition; Pirates batting for Redd Up; Above and beyond; Adopt-A-Neighbor; "Make A Difference Day"; New trash cans in Polish Hill; Glitter after litter; "I Litter" awards; Garbagevilles; Garbageville tour; Important phone numbers; Nominate a Redd Up star
More Litterature
- May 2009 Newslitter
- Scottish press coverage
- April 2009 Newslitter
- 2008 State of the City report released
Neighborhood News
Fall tire collections
The Independence Conservancy, in conjunction with the municipalities of Brighton Township, Beaver Falls, South Beaver Township, and Oakdale, is holding several tire collection drives to properly dispose of unwanted tires. See the event flyer for more information.