Published on March 02, 2026
By the Office of Communication
As the FIFA World Cup™ comes to North Texas, let’s work together to make our community shine.
The City of Arlington is proud to support the sixth annual North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge, a friendly regional competition to reduce litter and protect our environment.
From March 1 through May 31, 2026, residents, schools, businesses, and community groups are invited to organize or join cleanup events and log every piece of trash collected.  This year’s challenge is especially meaningful. The North Central Texas Council of Governments has partnered with the North Texas FWC organizing committee to help ensure North Texas looks its best during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and beyond.
Communities will compete to collect the most litter per resident and earn the Cleanup Challenge award — a symbol of pride, stewardship, and teamwork. The winning community will earn bragging rights and receive special recognition at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Festival™ Dallas. Participants are asked to sign up online or email stormwater@nctcog.org by April 15, 2026, to express their interest in the Community Cleanup Challenge.
This Effort Helps:
Beautify neighborhoods and public spaces
Protect waterways and wildlife
Create a lasting legacy for the World Cup
How to Participate:
Organize or join a local cleanup
Log your efforts in the Texas Litter Database
Share your impact and help your community rise to the top
Let’s show the world that North Texas takes pride in its community — clean, green, and ready for the FIFA World Cup™ and beyond.