SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM
CLOSING CEREMONY HELD AT Velum Fermentation | 1 PM - 3 PM
CLOSING CEREMONY HELD AT Velum Fermentation | 1 PM - 3 PM
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who we are
who we are
The Garbage Olympics was created in 2017 by Renee Robinson, Alicia Carberry, and Lena Andrews as a fun way to build community in Pittsburgh neighborhoods while using competition as a motivation to clean up the city. The event was thrilled to be awarded the 2019 Neighborhood Image Award at Neighborhood Allies' Healthy Neighborhood Celebration.
what we do
what we do
The event has grown over the years from five East End neighborhoods to over half the neighborhoods all over the Pittsburgh region. Prizes are awarded for most trash collected, largest team, weirdest item found, and most spirit. In the most recent Olympics, almost 1,000 bags of trash were picked up from city streets. This event helps neighbors come together to clean up their communities while participating in a citywide event. In the Garbage Olympics, everyone wins!
Previous Year's Winners and Statistics
Previous Year's Winners and Statistics
2023: 36 Neighborhoods competed
1ST PLACE: Allentown
2ND PLACE: Mt Oliver St Clair
3RD PLACE: Central Oakland
482+ volunteers
926+ bags of trash
399+ tires
123+ tvs & e-waste
208+ bulk items
2022: 48 Neighborhoods competed
1ST PLACE: Allentown
2ND PLACE: Garfield
3RD PLACE: Penn Hills
569+ volunteers
1089+ bags of trash
195+ tires
112+ tvs & e-waste
129+ bulk items
2021: 46 Neighborhoods competed
1ST PLACE: Penn Hills
2ND PLACE: Knoxville
3RD PLACE: Central Oakland
623+ volunteers
1168+ bags of trash
375+ tires
195+ tvs & e-waste
23+ bulk items
2020: 38 neighborhoods competed
1ST PLACE: Carrick
2ND PLACE: Elliot
3RD PLACE: Allentown
724+ volunteers
1129+ bags of garbage
670+ tires
254+ tvs & e-waste
40+ bulk items
2019: 34 neighborhoods competed
554+ volunteers
974+ bags of garbage
134+ tires
95+ tvs & e-waste
20+ bulk items
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