Beautifying Tomball, One Piece of Trash at a Time
Tidy Up Tomball, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023, is a community-led initiative dedicated to tackling the growing litter problem in Tomball, Texas. Initiated by local leaders determined to combat the impact that litter has on Tomball’s allure, the organization is more than a group – it’s a movement reflecting unity and shared responsibility. Our goal is to safeguard Tomball’s charm for current and future generations, understanding that a cleaner environment enhances overall well-being, economic growth, and quality of life.
November 8, 2025
KICK OFF BEGINS
AT 8:00 AM
Have a route you’ve loved in past clean-ups? Now you can make it yours! For just $100, you can sponsor your favorite route and claim it for your team this fall.
To get started, email info@tidyuptomball.com with your team name and preferred route number.
Tidy Up Tomball is a bi-annual trash clean-up event designed to bring the community together to beautify the City of Tomball.
Tidy up Tomball is a bi-annual event. The next event is scheduled for November 8, 2025.
Tomball Baptist Church Parking Lot – 401 Oxford St. Tomball, TX 77375
Tidy Up Tomball is open to businesses, schools, organizations, families, and friends—everyone is welcome!
Teams will be assigned a clean-up area and meet at 8:00 AM on event day to sign in, get their route number, and pick up supplies. After cleaning their area, teams will place filled trash bags in the designated drop-off spot, then return to check-in to return supplies and complete the event.
If you watch the video under the “How do I sign up?” FAQ it will walk you through the sign-up process. When you register yourself, you’ll have the option to add additional participants to your registration. As long as you have the information of each person that you want on your team, you can register each participant. When it gets to the step for choosing a team, create a team name for your group or join an existing one if one has already been made. The other option is to complete your individual sign up, then send the sign-up link to your group and instruct them on what team name to search for to sign-up under when they get to that step.
At kick-off your team will be provided with:
Participants must register in teams, with each team including at least one adult (18+). This allows for flexible planning. We recommend joining your child for the event or arranging for a trusted adult to be the team captain for your child’s group. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all!
Tidy Up Tomball is unable to provide transportation for your child from the kick-off location to their assigned route. We ask that you either attend the event with your child or make arrangements for their transportation—both to and from the route. After completing their route, please ensure they return to the kick-off location to return supplies. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
We recommend parking in a public parking area near your route. On some routes, this may require you to take a short walk to reach your route.
In 2023, local business owner, Amanda Trickey, noticed a growing litter problem in Tomball as the community expanded.
Raised with a strong sense of environmental responsibility from her youth and paired with inspiration from her involvement in The Big Event at Texas A&M University, she decided to take action.
Amanda proposed the idea of a community-driven trash clean-up event, aiming to instill a culture of cleanliness and responsibility.
With support from fellow business owner Jonetta Barnett, they met with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn to discuss the initiative. That same night, Amanda presented the idea to the Tomball City Council, and Tidy Up Tomball was born.
With swift action, a Board of Directors was formed, 501(c)(3) status was obtained, and Tidy Up Tomball held its inaugural event just 6 short months later in the fall of 2023 with 180 volunteers and 300lbs of trash picked up throughout the community.
Huge thanks to the founding members who came together to make this initiative a reality including Jonetta Barnett, Brooke Cegielski, Amanda Coolidge, Florine Ellis, Elaine Hancock, Drew Huffman, Amanda Kelly, Emma Leatham, Meagan Mageo, Lori Klein Quinn, Nikki Ramon-Gross, Colleen Pye, Alena Strand, Amanda Trickey, and Micheal Truitt.
We can’t do it without you! There are many opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact in our community. We hope you’ll join us in our mission!
What past volunteers have said about participating in Tidy Up Tomball!
“I was amazed that in a half-mile stretch we collected a dozen bags of trash. And, now I see trash everywhere and want to clean up more of Tomball.”
“We had a great time, check in was quick, announcements went well, it was planned well, we were very grateful to have all the clean up items provided! And the refreshments were great!”
“Perfect volunteering event”
“Thought it was nicely done and we felt safe with police at both ends of street”
Use the form to reach a member of the Tidy Up Tomball Board of Directors.