Saint Louis Has a Trash Problem. I’m Doing Something About It.
Trash Panda Cleanups is a one-person litter cleanup operation hitting the streets of Saint Louis with a grabber, some bags, and the Trash Taxi. Every haul gets documented, aluminum cans get collected for local nonprofits, and every trip out proves that all it takes is one person who gives a damn. Follow along on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok and if you see me and the Trash Taxi out there, come say hi.
Who Am I?
Just someone who got tired of driving past the same trash every day and waiting for someone else to deal with it. Spoiler: nobody was coming.
It started the same way every morning. The same commute, the same litter, the same feeling that someone should really do something. Eventually I realized that someone was me.
I started small. Just a grabber, a bag, and a stretch of road that needed some attention. But the more I cleaned, the more I saw, and the harder it was to ignore. So I kept going, slowly building out my cart (the Trash Taxi) into a one-person cleanup machine built for covering serious ground.
What started as one frustrated commuter taking matters into their own hands has grown into something I’m genuinely proud of. Trash Panda Cleanups is my small way of proving that you don’t need a big organization or a lot of resources to make your neighborhood a little better. You just need to show up.
Donate Supplies
Every cleanup runs on supplies and the most important one is bags. Lots of them. If you’d like to support Trash Panda Cleanups, I’ve put together an Amazon wish list with everything we use in the field. Every box of bags goes a long way toward keeping STL clean!
Show Up for STL
Since most of our cleanups are solo runs, if you’re looking to get involved in person with a crew, check out our friends at STL CleanupCrew. They host major cleanup projects every month and are always looking for passionate volunteers. Follow the link below to get involved!
Our Impact
Every weekend, we’re out in St. Louis picking up trash and keeping our neighborhoods clean. Follow us on Instagram @trashpandacleanups for weekly updates after every cleanup, and check back here monthly for a full photo recap.
2026 Totals
| Bags Collected | 23 |
| Pounds Removed | 300+ |