(Hammond, Louisiana) – Hammond Area Recreation District #1 is pleased to be selected as one of the 60 recipients of the 2024-25 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Hammond Area Recreation District #1 will install five (5) trash receptacles at our Chappapeela Sports Park location.  

Through the 2024 Trash Receptacle Grant Program, Keep Louisiana Beautiful awarded 285 receptacles to 60 organizations in 37 parishes.

As part of the requirements of this grant, Hammond Area Recreation District #1 will perform a post installation litter scan and compare the data collected to preliminary scan results. Data will be shared with the public once available.

“Litter is hurting our quality of life in our Parks and Recreational Community,” says Ryan Barker, Executive Director at Hammond Area Recreation District #1. “With these new receptacles installed, we will be able to reduce litter and keep our community clean and beautiful.”

“Recent data collected by Keep Louisiana Beautiful shows a reduction of litter by 78 percent in areas where trash receptacles are properly installed and maintained,” says Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “One of our organization’s key initiatives is to help build infrastructure that supports clean, beautiful communities. Funding trash receptacles is one way we do that. Congratulations to Hammond Area Recreation District #1 for being selected as a 2024-25 Trash Receptacle Grant recipient.”

To learn more about Keep Louisiana Beautiful, visit www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org.

About Hammond Area Recreation Districts #1

At Chappapeela Sports Park, we are dedicated to fostering a healthier, more connected community by offering exceptional sports and recreational opportunities. Our mission is to promote both physical and mental well-being for over 850,000 individuals annually. In 2024, we proudly welcomed more than 850,000 participants and visitors from Hammond, Louisiana, and the surrounding areas. We are constantly evolving, introducing innovative sports programs and recreational activities, including inclusive offerings that cater to all abilities. Additionally, we host a variety of “community give back” events—free-of-charge initiatives designed to strengthen community bonds and make a positive impact. Through our efforts, we aim to create a space where everyone can thrive.

About Keep Louisiana Beautiful

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), is a state program under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism that promotes a personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.