About Us

Keep Akron Beautiful (KAB) is a nonprofit organization celebrating it's 27th Anniversary, that was established in 1981 to implement a comprehensive litter prevention, recycling promotion and beautification program for the City of Akron.

Keep Akron Beautiful is a nonprofit 501©(3) organization mandated to serve the citizens of Akron, Ohio, KAB is funded by the private sector, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention and the City of Akron. All of its beautification activities are funded by contributions from the private sector.

KAB develops and implements public education and community improvement programs on litter prevention, recycling, waste management and beautification to encourage citizens to take pride in Akron by participating in these activities. The Board of Directors envisions a litter-free Akron, where all citizens and businesses take pride and responsibility for the cleanliness and beautification of their environment.

A board of directors, appointed by the mayor of the City of Akron, governs KAB. In addition, there is a Beautification Board and Associate Board that provide volunteer support for the agency.