- Hosting the world: New York/New Jersey will stage eight World Cup matches in 2026, including the final on July 19. Fast‑facts from the host region show the tournament will bring more than one million visitors to the area and generate over $2 billion in economic impact
Many visitors won’t even attend games but will explore our communities—making clean roads, parks and shorelines essential.
- Twin celebrations: The same summer, the U.S. will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence . We see this as an opportunity to present New Jersey as a leader in environmental stewardship and civic pride.
- Why it matters: Litter affects our waterways, property values, tourism and local pride. Municipal crews can’t keep pace with the volume of trash, so our paid‑participation model delivers consistent, professional cleanups while providing income and training to those who need it.
- Scaling with support: Private donors and corporate sponsors are critical to expanding our work. Their support will allow us to prepare more towns for 2026 visitors, collect measurable data (miles cleaned, waste diverted, jobs created) and lay the groundwork for a nationwide rollout.
