April 19th - May 31st
2024
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Hosted by Friends of the Riverfront and Allegheny CleanWays, the Litter League is an annual 6-week competition for Allegheny County’s best litter picking teams! In its first three seasons, the Litter League has collected a grand total of 139,627.5 pounds of litter in Allegheny County.
2023 Season Awards
Overall Champion
Highest total points
Northside 412 Redder Uppers
Earning 10 points on the season, The 412 Redder Uppers excelled in every aspect of gameplay. Not only did they report the largest quantity of litter in their division, expanded their territory from the neighborhood of Fineview to the larger region of Pittsburgh’s Northside, recruiting star players and clearing large illegal dumpsites with coordination and speed.
Heavy Lifters
Most litter by weight
With a record-breaking 29,172lbs of litter collected, the U. S. Steel River Raptors showcased the legendary collective effort of steelworkers. They targeted dumpsites around three Monongahela Valley mills and removed tons upon tons of tires, construction debris, and illegally dumped refuse from the land.
Prize: Summer hats and stickers from Patagonia Pittsburgh
Helpers
Most inspirational
Penn Hills Litter Avengers
Despite numerous challenges to the health and availability of veteran players, The Litter Avengers continuously gathered community support throughout the season attracting new players and sponsors to their cause. They completed every challenge and followed the rulebook to the letter, earning the Helper award for three years in a row.
Prize: Unbreakable Pint Cups and free boat rentals from Three Rivers Outdoor Co
Cleanup Artists
Most creative reuse of litter
The research division of U. S. Steel earned the Cleanup Artist award for collecting over 100 lbs of littered steel, melting it, rolling it into a sheet and transforming it into a metal trash can bearing the logos of Friends of the Riverfront and Allegheny CleanWays
Prize: Tickets to the Mattress Factory Museum
Archivists
Most litter reports generated
Northside 412 Redder Uppers
The Northside team created more reports than any other team, often including G.P.S. coordinates and anecdotal evidence about the source of the litter. When coordinating the removal of troublesome illegal dumpsites, they communicated with their local authorities and provoked deeper questioning about the long term strategies towards a cleaner environment
Prize: Nalgene Reusable Water Bottles from L.L. Bean
Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors
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Tournament Sponsor
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