Blue Bucket Omaha

What is The Blue Bucket Project?

It’s a volunteer-led, community nonprofit in Omaha whose mission is to reduce litter by engaging citizens, supplying tools, and creating opportunities for cleanups.They provide litter pick-up starter kits (“Blue Bucket Kits”) which include things like a 5-gallon bucket, grabber tool, reusable gloves, safety vest, trash bags.They organize events called Flash Trash Mobs: groups of volunteers who gather for a short, intense cleanup (usually about 60 minutes) in specific areas that need it.

How the Trash Clean-Up Part Works

Blue Bucket provides the supplies so people don’t have to bring everything themselves. Volunteers use the kits to pick up litter in their neighborhoods or public spaces.

Impact & Why It Matters

These cleanups help reduce litter, improve neighborhood appearance, make public trails and parks more safe and enjoyable. They also help build community: people meet, work together, feel more invested in keeping their surroundings clean. The visibility matters: when people see others participating, it encourages more participation.