Enhancing Local Cleanliness: New Trash Receptacles Coming to Downtown Houma and Bayou Country Sports Park

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has received a grant from the 2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program. This program, supported by the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, aims to improve cleanliness and promote environmental responsibility. This year, Terrebonne Parish is one of 71 recipients, and will use the funds to place new trash receptacles in important community areas.

The grant will fund the installation of five new trash receptacles at two key locations: Bayou Country Sports Park and Downtown Houma. These are part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful's larger effort, which has placed 628 receptacles across 40 Louisiana parishes in 2024. The program focuses on reducing litter and enhancing community pride throughout the state.

Studies by Keep Louisiana Beautiful show a 78% decrease in litter in areas with new, well-maintained receptacles. Susan Russell, the Executive Director of KLB, stressed the need for accessible disposal options to support proper waste management.

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government must perform a litter scan after installing the receptacles to evaluate their impact on reducing litter. The findings will be made public to offer transparent feedback on the project's effectiveness and identify potential improvements.

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