SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 2022 | 9 AM - 11 AM
CLOSING CEREMONY HELD AT Threadbare Cider | 12 PM - 2 PM
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.
2022 Garbage Olympics Planning Committee
Lena Andrews
Renee Robinson
Alicia Carberry
Omoye Aikhuele
Erin Tobin
Gisele Betences
Chris Mitchell
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
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