Keep Fort Worth Beautiful

Environmental Services held a celebration to bid farewell to two special guests, Maru & Kaira, after a month-long visit to learn about the City of Fort Worth. They returned home to their island nations of the Cook Islands and New Zealand, respectively, taking with them all of the experiences that our great city had to offer.

Hosted by the Environmental Services Dept. through the US Dept. of State's Young Pacific Leaders Program, these Professional Fellows journeyed to Fort Worth to gain insight into local government, City services and policies, and community initiatives. They gained knowledge through site visits, hands-on learning, and numerous collaborations and ridealongs with staff. Their experiences also extended outside of the office, with staff bringing them to many local attractions including the PBR World Finals and the Fort Worth Stockyards, and introducing them to Texas favorites like BBQ and Tex-Mex.

Maru & Kaira each shared their perspectives while embracing all of our cultural differences. We are sad to see them go, but have built connections with our new friends that will last well beyond their time in Fort Worth. We wish Maru & Kaira safe travels and great success as they continue their leadership journeys.

Warmer and rainy weather brings more mosquitoes — and overgrown yards can give them places to hide. Keeping your grass mowed and your yard maintained can help reduce mosquito activity around your home and neighborhood.

As mosquito season continues, work together with your neighbors by mowing lawns, removing standing water, and other simple steps to help reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood.

For more information on mosquito prevention, visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/mosquitoes.

Storms and heavy rain can leave behind fallen branches and extra tree trimmings. 🌳⛈️
When placing tree trimmings at the curb, keep them in neat piles away from carts, mailboxes, and parked cars so crews can safely collect them. If you need to bundle your shrub and tree trimmings, use twine or string.
To learn more about yard waste, visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/solidwaste.

Did you participate in a community or volunteer-led cleanup this year? Make sure your impact counts for Fort Worth in the annual Community Cleanup Challenge with the North Central Texas Council of Governments!

If you, your workplace, school, organization or volunteer group completed a litter cleanup, be sure to submit your results to Keep Fort Worth Beautiful by Sunday, May 31.

Every volunteer hour, bag collected and cleanup effort helps showcase the impact our community is making together. 💚

Submit your cleanup results here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c95223ef0c6645508fdff46a225ce4bf

Thanks to all the recent rain, yards across Fort Worth are growing fast! 🌦️🌿
Your green yard cart is the perfect place for grass clippings, leaves, and small yard trimmings after weekend cleanups.
To learn more about yard waste, visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/solidwaste.
To purchase a cart, call the City's customer service center at 817-392-1234.

All that summer rain means more mowing, more leaves, and more yard waste! 🌧️🌱
Keep it simple by placing your grass clippings and leaves in brown paper yard waste bags for collection.
To learn more about yard waste, visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/solidwaste.

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸❤️

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives while serving our country. As we spend time with family and friends, let us also take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication.

For information about City of Fort Worth services and holiday schedules, visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/5/memorial-day.

City of Fort Worth administrative offices, Drop-Off Stations, and the Environmental Collection Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Residential collections (garbage, recycling, yard, and bulk waste) will continue to operate as scheduled.

Learn more about City services and schedules at www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/5/memorial-day.

Did you know the Lights Out initiative spans across Texas? Started by Houston Audubon, the program is now supported by cities like Fort Worth, Dallas, and Grand Prairie—all working to make nighttime migration safer for birds. By dimming or turning off non‑essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., we can help reduce the risk of bird collisions and keep our skies safer during migration.
For more information about the Lights Out Initiative, visit: https://loom.ly/tBo96ys.