Clean Up - Give Back

What Clean Up - Give Back does

Clean Up - Give Back is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 82-4822640) founded in 2017 and headquartered at 600 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois. It runs community cleanup and environmental stewardship programs targeting four primary segments: court-ordered individuals seeking to fulfill community service hours, corporate organizations arranging volunteer days and ESG-aligned events, schools and educational institutions, and local community groups and individuals. Its core programs include the Flexible Service Program (nationwide court-ordered service with $29.99 local pickup or $42.99 shipped supplies), Company Volunteer Day, School Volunteer Day, Create Your Own Cleanup, Service Learning, and recurring Earth Month Initiatives (Annual Plastic Bag Drive, The Big 5 Cleanups, Reusable Tote Initiative, Annual Des Plaines Riverbank Cleanup). The organization operates through eight local chapters across Illinois, Texas, and Missouri, supported by a 1-10 person staff and an all-volunteer base.

Name

Clean Up - Give Back

Legal name

Clean Up - Give Back

Website

https://cleanupgiveback.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clean Up - Give Back is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs community cleanups, court-ordered service programs, and environmental merchandise sales through 8 local chapters in Illinois, Texas, and Missouri, with a nationwide Flexible Service Program and partnerships including NexTrex and major corporate volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Community Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE), Donation Pickup & Reuse Hauling (HSAKALAI)

Keywords

• Community cleanup programs
• Court-ordered community service
• Environmental nonprofit services
• Corporate volunteer programs
• Eco-friendly merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: One-time and monthly donations from individuals and organizations supporting environmental initiatives. Includes corporate sponsorships and gift matching programs.
2. Product Sales: Sale of eco-friendly products including reusable tote bags, trash cleanup kits, safety vests, and cleanup gear. All proceeds support environmental work.
3. Flexible Service Program Fees: $29.99 for pickup in Des Plaines or $42.99 for shipped materials for court-ordered community service program participants.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages for Earth Month Initiatives with various benefit tiers including event signage, social media features, and acknowledgment in communications.
5. Membership Program: $25 annual membership offering exclusive updates, early access to events, and organizational recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clean Up - Give Back operates community-driven environmental cleanup campaigns, a Flexible Service Program enabling court-ordered community service nationwide, and Earth Month Initiatives including the Annual Plastic Bag Drive (with NexTrex upcycling), Reusable Tote Initiative, and The Big 5 Cleanups. The organization also runs corporate and school volunteer day programs, Service Learning educational sessions, and sells eco-friendly merchandise (reusable tote bags, trash cleanup kits, trash grabbers, safety vests) through its online shop, with operations delivered through a network of eight local chapters.

Product overview

Clean Up - Give Back is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental organization offering a multi-faceted platform combining community cleanup programs, court-ordered community service solutions, and environmental merchandise. The core offerings include: cleanup campaigns (Join a Cleanup, Company Volunteer Day, School Volunteer Day, Create Your Own Cleanup), community service programs (Flexible Service Program for nationwide court-ordered service hours), Earth Month Initiatives (Annual Plastic Bag Drive, The Big 5 Cleanups, Reusable Tote Initiative), and an online store with eco-friendly products. The merchandise line features Reusable Tote Bags ($3), Trash Cleanup Kits ($29.99), Trash Grabbers ($23.99), Adult Safety Vests ($12.99), and Child Safety Vests ($9.99). The organization operates through local Chapters across multiple regions. Funding comes entirely from donations, corporate sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 314 Clean Up: St. Louis Chapter: Chapter operating in St. Louis area responding to areas in need of cleanup in the city.
• Oak Park & River Forest Chapter
• Palatine & More Chapter
• Maine Township Environmental Coalition Chapter
• Bettering Austin Together (ATX) Chapter
• Our Countryside - South Chicago Suburbs Chapter
• Elmhurst Chapter
• Maywood Chapter
• Flexible Service Program
• Plastic Bag Drive
• Reusable Tote Initiative
• The Big 5 April Cleanups
• Annual Des Plaines Riverbank Cleanup

Products and services

• Flexible Service Program Program enabling individuals to achieve, log, and certify community service hours anywhere in the United States. Accepts court-ordered service. Pricing is $29.99 for local pickup in Des Plaines or $42.99 with shipping.
• Company Volunteer Day Corporate volunteering program providing all-inclusive cleanup packages with tools, materials, snacks, signage, and safety equipment. Has served companies including Amazon, Uber, E&Y, PPG, and Target with complimentary cleanup services.
• School Volunteer Day School and class service day facilitation with all supplies and water provided. Currently serving schools in the Chicago area with cleanup coordination and materials.
• Create Your Own Cleanup Campaign DIY cleanup campaign program where Clean Up - Give Back handles logistics and materials. Minimum 10 volunteers required; cleanups must be near the Chicagoland area.
• Service Learning Program Educational program with board members speaking to groups about environmental missions, combining service learning with action to help students understand community issues and non-profit roles.
• Annual Plastic Bag Drive Earth Month initiative collecting pliable plastic bags and film for upcycling through NexTrex into composite decking and furniture. In 2025, partnered with over 200 locations collecting over 30,000 pounds of plastic film.
• Reusable Tote Initiative Program deploying 20,000 reusable tote bags made from recycled plastic to cut down on single-use plastic bag usage. Available for individual purchase or corporate bulk orders.
• The Big 5 Earth Month Cleanups Five cleanup events across Chicagoland during Earth Month at Busse Woods, Schiller Woods, Axehead Lake, East Garfield Park, and Lake Michigan. Community volunteer cleanups at various Cook County and Chicago locations.
• Annual Des Plaines Riverbank Cleanup Annual June cleanup event at the Des Plaines River in collaboration with the Izaak Walton conservation group. Includes a post-cleanup picnic with food and drinks provided.
• Clean Up - Give Back Chapters Localized branch network operating under the organization umbrella. Chapters include Oak Park & River Forest, 314 Clean Up St. Louis, Palatine & More, Maine Township Environmental Coalition, Bettering Austin Together, Our Countryside, Elmhurst, and Maywood.
• Earth Month Initiatives Sponsorship Corporate sponsorship program for Earth Month Initiatives including recognition on signage, social media features, and exclusive acknowledgment in communications. Includes sponsorship tiers for the Big 5 Cleanups, Plastic Bag Drive, and Reusable Tote Bag distribution.
• Reusable Tote Bags Reusable tote bags made from recycled plastic materials, available in Earth-themed (Green) and Ocean-themed (Blue) designs, priced at $3 each. Supports environmental initiatives and reduces single-use plastic consumption.
• Trash Cleanup Kit Comprehensive cleanup kit including a Trash Grabber, Adult Safety Vest, and 10ct Premium Nitrile Gloves, priced at $29.99. Provides all essential equipment for cleanup activities.
• Trash Grabber High-quality litter pickup tool designed for efficiency and durability, priced at $23.99. Helps users pick up litter effortlessly during cleanup activities.
• Adult Safety Vest High-visibility safety vest branded with Clean Up - Give Back logo, priced at $12.99. Ensures volunteer visibility and safety during cleanup operations.
• Child Safety Vest Child-sized high-visibility safety vest branded with Clean Up - Give Back logo, priced at $9.99. Designed for comfort and visibility to enable young volunteers to participate in cleanups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 pounds of plastic film diverted from landfills and waterways in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NexTrexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexTrex serves as the upcycling partner for Clean Up - Give Back's Annual Plastic Bag Drive. Collected plastic bags and film are delivered to NexTrex, which transforms them into composite decking and outdoor furniture, completing the circular economy initiative.
• Izaak WaltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIzaak Walton is a dedicated conservation group partnering with Clean Up - Give Back for the Annual Des Plaines Riverbank Cleanup. This yearly collaborative event brings together both organizations' members and volunteers to preserve the Des Plaines River.
• AmazonminorOthersAmazon has participated in Clean Up - Give Back's corporate volunteer day program, organizing cleanup campaigns for employees.
• UberminorOthersUber has participated in Clean Up - Give Back's corporate volunteer day program, organizing cleanup campaigns for employees.
• Ernst & Young (E&Y)minorOthersE&Y has participated in Clean Up - Give Back's corporate volunteer day program, organizing cleanup campaigns for employees.
• PPGminorOthersPPG has participated in Clean Up - Give Back's corporate volunteer day program, organizing cleanup campaigns for employees.
• TargetminorOthersTarget has participated in Clean Up - Give Back's corporate volunteer day program, organizing cleanup campaigns for employees.
• 1891 Financial LifeminorOthers1891 Financial Life hosted plastic bag collection boxes at their office location, supporting the Annual Plastic Bag Drive initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Plastic Bank: Social enterprise that collects and recycles ocean-bound plastic while providing income to collectors. Comparable circular-economy and plastic-recycling angle with a partner network model.
• The Ocean Cleanup: Technology-driven nonprofit focused on large-scale ocean plastic removal. Different mechanism (engineered systems) but overlapping mission, public profile, and donor base.
• All Hands and Hearts: Volunteer-driven nonprofit addressing disaster response and community resilience. Comparable in mobilizing direct-action volunteers and operating with a small central staff.

Direct peers

• Keep America Beautiful: The largest U.S. community improvement nonprofit, running national litter prevention and community cleanup programs. Directly comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and corporate sponsor engagement.
• Surfrider Foundation: Activist nonprofit with a heavy focus on beach cleanups, chapter network, and volunteer mobilization. Comparable chapter-based community cleanup model and member-driven operations.
• 4ocean: Cleanup nonprofit that funds ocean trash removal through consumer product sales (bracelets, apparel). Closely mirrors Clean Up - Give Back's combination of volunteer cleanup activity plus mission-aligned merchandise revenue.
• Ocean Conservancy: Runs the International Coastal Cleanup, the largest volunteer cleanup program in the world. Comparable in mobilizing volunteers for trash collection and reporting measurable impact metrics.
• Trash Hero: Community-based organization running regular cleanups and education programs with local chapters in multiple countries. Comparable decentralized, volunteer-led cleanup model.

Others

• VolunteerHub: Volunteer management software platform used by nonprofits to coordinate events and sign-ups. Not a direct competitor, but an enabling technology provider that could be both a substitute and a partner for chapter/event coordination.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: One of the largest environmental nonprofits globally, with broad conservation programs. Competes for the same donor and corporate sponsorship pool, though not focused specifically on litter cleanups.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cleanupgiveback

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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