The event began as a coordinated pickup day for AAH groups, but has grown to include a wide variety of organizations.
Cities often participate by arranging free dump days or curbside pickups.
Many groups combine cleanups with other fun events such as picnics, contests or trash parades to encourage participation. It is all part of statewide efforts to keep our land grand. Bags will then be available at local ODOT division headquarters or maintenance yards. Governor Frank Keating and Secretary of Transportation Neal McCaleb presented 1998 winners with hubcap awards. Each winning group also received an award certificate and a picture of the award presentation.