Alabama PALS is a 501 C-3 Not-for-Profit, statewide organization dedicated to providing and implementing anti-litter programs for all Alabama counties, cities, communities, schools and other groups striving to enhance their environmental and economic impact through a litter free, cleaner and more beautiful environment.
Since 1987, Alabama PALS and our valued partners have created, maintained and implemented successful statewide litter prevention programs that have enhanced each and every corner of our great state.
Making A difference
Alabama PALS is proud to be a part of the day to day task of keeping Alabama clean and beautiful for all Alabamians, as well as the thousands of visitors that visit our great state annually. This partnership between statewide volunteers, cities, counties, business and industry and state agencies continues to prove what can be accomplished through volunteerism.
We would like to thank each of our valuable Corporate Sponsors for their dedication, support and stewardship. the support from each of these businesses and agencies continues to make the programs of Alabama PALS available to all Alabama cities, communities, counties, schools and statewide volunteer groups.
Thank you for your interest and participation in Alabama PALS and we look forward to working with you and your groups in the near future.
“You Are Truly Making A Difference”
Alabama PALS Chapter Development
Please let us know if you would like to start a local chapter of PALS or would simply like to plan a local cleanup. We will send you a packet with more information to help you with your efforts. Call (334) 263-7737 or email [email protected] for more information.
Clean-Up Day Best Practices
- Align yourself with others who have the same passion you do. Ex. Teachers, students, groups/clubs, etc…
- Plan ahead. Try to schedule either after school or a Saturday morning. Have a weather contingency plan.
- When selecting areas to be cleaned, keep in mind how many bags and volunteers you will need, what other gear will you need (gloves, grabbers, buckets, wagons, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.)
- Contact local law enforcement and let them know you will be cleaning up. They may even want to be present if you are in a well populated area. Contact local elected officials, as well… they may want to join in (especially in an election year!)
- Work with your local landfill or waste disposal company to create a plan to dispose of the trash. Your county commissioner or local solid waste officer may be able to help with this, too.
- Use social media to both promote the cleanup beforehand and to recognize participants afterward. Take lots of pictures!!
- Stay positive even if you drive by the following day and more trash has been thrown out… You are making a very big difference in the big picture!
- Be sure to weigh and keep track of your bags and fill out your reporting form to send back in to PALS
- THANK YOU!!!!