See It.Véalo. Report It.Repórtelo. Clean It.Límpielo. Prevent It.Prevénganlo.

Working together to keep our streets, waterways, and wildlife clean and safe for everyone. Trabajando juntos para mantener nuestras calles, vías fluviales y vida silvestre limpias y seguras para todos.

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See ItVéalo

Spot litter and problems.Detecta basura y problemas.

Report ItRepórtelo

Let us know so we can take action.Avísanos para que podamos actuar.

Clean ItLímpielo

Join cleanups and make a difference.Únete a limpiezas y marca la diferencia.

Prevent ItPrevénganlo

Help stop litter before it starts.Ayuda a detener la basura antes de que comience.

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Prevention Starts HereLa Prevención Empieza Aquí

Small daily habits — a secured load, a covered bin, picking up one piece — add up to a cleaner Willis for everyone.Pequeños hábitos diarios — una carga asegurada, un contenedor tapado, recoger una pieza — se suman a un Willis más limpio para todos.

Learn About LPNConoce LPN
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Members & GrowingMiembros y Creciendo
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Willis, TX
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Volunteer PoweredImpulsado por Voluntarios
Our MissionNuestra Misión

Stop litter before it startsDetén la basura antes de que empiece

Litter Prevention Network is a nonprofit organization focused on preventing litter by shaping the next generation before the problem begins. La Red de Prevención de Basura es una organización sin fines de lucro enfocada en prevenir la basura formando a la próxima generación antes de que el problema comience.

By age five, many lifelong habits have already begun to form. That's why Trash Rangers focuses on reaching children as early as possible. Through educational games, stories, activities, and positive reinforcement, we make caring for our environment and communities exciting and rewarding. A los cinco años, muchos hábitos de por vida ya han comenzado a formarse. Por eso Trash Rangers se enfoca en llegar a los niños lo antes posible. A través de juegos educativos, historias, actividades y refuerzo positivo, hacemos que cuidar nuestro medio ambiente y comunidades sea emocionante y gratificante.

Every child who learns not to litter today can become an adult who naturally protects their community tomorrow. Cada niño que aprende a no tirar basura hoy puede convertirse en un adulto que proteja naturalmente su comunidad mañana.

With our community engagement program we inspire people to make a change toward a more responsible disposal of trash to prevent littering by offering a solution through affordable and convenient ways of trash containment. Con nuestro programa de participación comunitaria, inspiramos a las personas a hacer un cambio hacia una eliminación de basura más responsable para prevenir la basura, ofreciendo una solución a través de formas asequibles y convenientes de contención de basura.

Prevention over cleanup. Always.Prevención sobre limpieza. Siempre.

Our Story

The Litter Prevention Network was founded by people who believed that litter is not something we should simply accept as a part of everyday life.

Like many others, we grew tired of seeing trash scattered along our roads, highways, neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces. We often heard people complain about the problem, but we rarely saw efforts focused on preventing litter before it happened. Instead of accepting litter as normal, we chose to take action.

What began as conversations and brainstorming sessions soon evolved into a shared vision: creating a culture where litter prevention becomes a way of life. We believe that cleaner communities begin with personal responsibility, community pride, and a commitment to protecting the places we live, work, and play.

At the heart of our mission is the belief that lasting change begins with education. By reaching children at an early age and reinforcing positive habits throughout life, we can help create future generations that view litter prevention as a normal and expected part of being a responsible citizen.

Through educational programs, community partnerships, public awareness campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and practical litter-prevention solutions, we are working to address the root causes of litter and inspire positive action. Programs such as Trash Rangers empower young people to become leaders in environmental stewardship while helping spread our message throughout their families and communities.

We believe that everyone has a role to play. Whether it is properly containing trash, securing vehicle loads, reporting illegal dumping, picking up litter when it is safe to do so, or simply leading by example, small actions can create meaningful change when multiplied across an entire community.

The Litter Prevention Network is built on a simple idea: if we can change habits, we can change communities. If we can change communities, we can change future generations.

We are not waiting for someone else to solve the problem. We are choosing action over complaints, responsibility over excuses, and prevention over acceptance.

Together, we can create cleaner roads, cleaner neighborhoods, and a lasting culture of environmental stewardship.

Every movement begins with a decision to act.

Our ImpactNuestro Impacto

Building the FoundationConstruyendo la Base

As LPN grows, we're tracking real numbers — litter prevented, events held, members active, and neighborhoods improved across Willis. Right now we're focused on building the foundation that makes those numbers possible. Here's what's real today: A medida que LPN crece, estamos rastreando números reales — basura prevenida, eventos realizados, miembros activos y vecindarios mejorados en Willis. Ahora mismo nos enfocamos en construir la base que hace posibles esos números. Esto es lo real hoy:

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See Prevention in ActionMira la Prevención en Acción

Watch Willis neighbors secure loads, cover bins, and clean up — the small habits that add up to a litter-free community.Mira a los vecinos de Willis asegurar cargas, tapar contenedores y limpiar — los pequeños hábitos que se suman a una comunidad libre de basura.

See Our WorkVe Nuestro Trabajo

Our LeadershipNuestra Directiva

The Litter Prevention Network is led by people who live and work in Willis, TX and are personally committed to building a cleaner, healthier community for everyone. La Red de Prevención de Basura está dirigida por personas que viven y trabajan en Willis, TX y están comprometidas personalmente con construir una comunidad más limpia y saludable para todos.

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Vanessa Manners
Founder & PresidentFundadora y Presidenta

Vanessa founded the Litter Prevention Network to turn her passion for a cleaner community into lasting change. She leads LPN's programs and community outreach across Willis, TX, guiding the organization's mission to prevent litter before it starts.Vanessa fundó la Red de Prevención de Basura para convertir su pasión por una comunidad más limpia en un cambio duradero. Lidera los programas y los esfuerzos de divulgación comunitaria de LPN en todo Willis, TX, guiando la misión de la organización de prevenir la basura antes de que ocurra.

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Adán Juárez
Co-Founder & Vice PresidentCofundador y Vicepresidente

Adán brings the operational expertise and community relationships that help LPN grow its reach and impact. He champions bilingual outreach to ensure every neighbor — in English and Spanish — can take part in building a litter-free Willis.Adán aporta la experiencia operativa y las relaciones comunitarias que ayudan a LPN a ampliar su alcance e impacto. Defiende la divulgación bilingüe para garantizar que cada vecino —en inglés y en español— pueda participar en la construcción de un Willis libre de basura.

How It WorksCómo Funciona

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Join the NetworkÚnete a la Red

Sign up free and connect with Willis neighbors who care about a cleaner community.Regístrate gratis y conéctate con vecinos de Willis que se preocupan por una comunidad más limpia.

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Learn & PreventAprende y Previene

Discover how litter enters our community and what simple habits stop it — secure loads, covered bins, picking up one piece a day.Descubre cómo llega la basura a nuestra comunidad y qué hábitos simples la detienen — cargas aseguradas, contenedores tapados, recoger una pieza al día.

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Spread the WordCorre la Voz

Share prevention tips with neighbors, post on social media, or talk to your kids' school about starting an LPN chapter.Comparte consejos de prevención con vecinos, publica en redes sociales o habla con la escuela de tus hijos sobre iniciar un capítulo LPN.

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Grow the NetworkHaz Crecer la Red

The bigger our community, the louder our voice. Invite a neighbor, share on social media, or talk to your kids' school about bringing LPN in.Cuanto más grande sea nuestra comunidad, más fuerte será nuestra voz. Invita a un vecino, comparte en redes o habla con la escuela de tus hijos sobre traer LPN.

How You Can HelpCómo Puedes Ayudar

What You Can DoLo Que Puedes Hacer

You don't have to wait for an event or sign up for a program to make a difference. These simple everyday habits stop litter before it starts.No tienes que esperar un evento ni inscribirte en un programa para marcar la diferencia. Estos simples hábitos cotidianos detienen la basura antes de que comience.

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Keep trash in your vehicleMantén la basura en tu vehículo

Keep all trash inside your vehicle until it can be properly disposed of in a trash can. Lead by example.Mantén toda la basura dentro de tu vehículo hasta que pueda desecharse correctamente en un contenedor. Da el ejemplo.

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Nothing loose in the truck bedNada suelto en la caja

Do not place loose trash in the bed of your pickup truck. Wind can carry it onto our roads where it becomes litter.No coloques basura suelta en la caja de tu camioneta. El viento puede llevarla a nuestras carreteras y convertirla en basura.

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Use a vehicle trash containerUsa un contenedor de basura para tu vehículo

Keep trash contained inside your vehicle. Use a vehicle trash container or bag to prevent trash from escaping when doors or windows are opened.Mantén la basura contenida dentro de tu vehículo. Usa un contenedor o bolsa para evitar que la basura escape cuando se abren puertas o ventanas.

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Secure every loadAsegura cada carga

Properly secure cargo, materials, and debris to prevent them from falling onto roads and highways on every trip.Asegura adecuadamente la carga, materiales y escombros para evitar que caigan en carreteras y autopistas en cada viaje.

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Pick up one pieceRecoge una pieza

Every piece of litter removed is one less piece that can spread into our communities, roads, waterways, and natural areas. You don't have to be the person who dropped it to be the person who makes a difference.Cada pieza de basura recogida es una pieza menos que puede extenderse en nuestras comunidades, carreteras y áreas naturales. No tienes que ser quien la tiró para ser quien hace la diferencia.

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Remove temporary signsRetira los letreros temporales

Remove temporary signs when they are no longer needed. Old yard signs and event signs can become litter if left behind or blown away.Retira los letreros temporales cuando ya no sean necesarios. Los letreros viejos de jardín o eventos pueden convertirse en basura si se dejan atrás o el viento los lleva.

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Dispose of gum properlyDesecha el chicle correctamente

Wrap chewing gum in paper and place it in a trash can rather than discarding it on the ground.Envuelve el chicle en papel y colócalo en un bote de basura en lugar de desecharlo en el suelo.

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Secure bags and backpacksAsegura bolsas y mochilas

Store loose trash securely in purses, backpacks, and bags to prevent it from accidentally falling out.Almacena la basura suelta de forma segura en bolsos, mochilas y bolsas para evitar que caiga accidentalmente.

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Clean up at eventsLimpia en los eventos

Take your trash with you when attending sporting events, concerts, theaters, parks, and other public gatherings. Help keep shared spaces clean by disposing of waste in designated trash containers.Lleva tu basura contigo cuando asistas a eventos deportivos, conciertos, teatros, parques y otras reuniones públicas. Ayuda a mantener limpios los espacios compartidos.

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Bottle it, don't litter itEmbotéllalo, no lo tires

If you smoke, take a small glass bottle with a little water in your car to use as a portable ashtray for cigarette butts. Cigarette butts are one of the most commonly littered items found along roadsides and waterways. A single butt can take years to break down and may release harmful chemicals into the environment.Si fumas, lleva una pequeña botella de vidrio con un poco de agua en tu auto para usarla como cenicero portátil. Las colillas son uno de los artículos más comúnmente tirados a lo largo de carreteras y vías fluviales.

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Share your impactComparte tu impacto

If you see an area with litter and can safely help, take a few minutes to clean it up. Take before-and-after photos and submit them through our website or share on social media. Your efforts may be featured on our website, newsletters, or community outreach materials.Si ves un área con basura y puedes ayudar de forma segura, tómate unos minutos para limpiarla. Toma fotos antes y después y compártelas en redes sociales o envíalas a través de nuestro sitio web.

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Report problems safelyReporta problemas con seguridad

If you see illegal dumping, large amounts of litter, or recurring problem areas, safely document the location and report it to the appropriate authority.Si ves vertido ilegal, grandes cantidades de basura o áreas problemáticas recurrentes, documenta la ubicación de forma segura y repórtala a la autoridad correspondiente.

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Want to do more?¿Quieres hacer más?

EventsEventos

Upcoming EventsPróximos Eventos

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Host Your Own CleanupOrganiza Tu Propia Limpieza

You don't have to wait for an LPN event. Organize your own cleanup solo or with friends, submit before and after photos, and earn 75 points. Safety first — always work in safe, visible areas.No tienes que esperar un evento de LPN. Organiza tu propia limpieza solo o con amigos, envía fotos antes y después, y gana 75 puntos.

Submit Your Cleanup →Enviar Tu Limpieza →
FAQPreguntas Frecuentes

Frequently Asked QuestionsPreguntas Frecuentes

GeneralGeneral

The Litter Prevention Network (LPN) is a community-led organization based in Willis, TX focused on preventing litter before it starts — through education, awareness, and building better habits across the community. La Red de Prevención de Basura (LPN) es una organización comunitaria con sede en Willis, TX enfocada en prevenir la basura antes de que empiece — a través de la educación, la conciencia y la construcción de mejores hábitos en la comunidad.
Yes! Joining the Litter Prevention Network is completely free. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no costs to get involved. ¡Sí! Unirse a la Red de Prevención de Basura es completamente gratis. No hay tarifas, suscripciones ni costos para participar.
No. While Willis, Texas is the birthplace of the Litter Prevention Network and Trash Rangers, our mission extends far beyond our hometown. Anyone who believes in creating cleaner communities and preventing litter is welcome to join our movement, regardless of where they live. We encourage individuals, families, schools, businesses, organizations, and community leaders across Texas and throughout the United States to get involved. We are also seeking passionate individuals and community partners who are interested in bringing our programs and initiatives to their own cities and towns. By working together and sharing successful ideas, we can create a network of communities committed to litter prevention, environmental stewardship, and community pride. What starts in one community can inspire change in many others. "Born in Willis. Built by Communities. Growing Across America."
Absolutely! In fact, children are one of the most important parts of our mission. We strongly encourage kids to participate because the habits and values they learn today can last a lifetime. By teaching children the importance of litter prevention, personal responsibility, community pride, and environmental stewardship at an early age, we help create future generations that naturally care for the places where they live, learn, work, and play. Through programs such as Trash Rangers, we make learning fun, interactive, and meaningful while helping children become leaders and role models within their families and communities. The habits and values children learn today can shape the communities they help create tomorrow.

Getting InvolvedCómo Participar

At this time, the Litter Prevention Network does not have any organized cleanup events scheduled. However, we may host community cleanup events in the future. In the meantime, we encourage individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups to organize their own cleanup activities when it is safe to do so.

If you plan to participate in a cleanup, consider bringing:

  • Work gloves or litter pickup tools
  • Trash bags
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Sunscreen, a hat, and other sun protection
  • Drinking water to stay hydrated
  • A fully charged phone to take before-and-after photos and share your impact

Most importantly, always put safety first. Avoid hazardous materials, sharp objects, busy roadways, private property, and any area that may present a risk. Children should always be supervised by a responsible adult. Remember: no amount of litter is worth risking your safety. If an area appears unsafe, report the issue to the appropriate authority rather than attempting to clean it yourself.

  • Keep all trash inside your vehicle until it can be properly disposed of
  • Do not place loose trash in the bed of your pickup truck — wind can carry it onto roads
  • Use a vehicle trash container or bag to keep trash contained
  • Secure every load on every trip using cargo nets, tarps, or straps
  • Remove temporary signs when they are no longer needed
  • Dispose of chewing gum properly — wrap it and place it in a trash can
  • Take your trash with you when attending events, parks, and public gatherings
  • If you smoke, use a small bottle with water as a portable ashtray for cigarette butts — "Bottle it, don't litter it"
  • Lead by example every day

Why It MattersPor Qué Importa

Litter does more than create an eyesore. Wind and rain carry litter into storm drains, creeks, rivers, lakes, and eventually oceans. Wildlife can become entangled in plastic debris or mistake litter for food. Chemicals from discarded waste can contaminate soil and water. Litter creates safety hazards — debris that falls from vehicles can cause accidents and damage property. Cities and counties spend millions of dollars each year cleaning litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces. The good news is that litter is one of the most preventable environmental problems. Small actions taken by many people can create a tremendous impact.

Account & PrivacyCuenta y Privacidad

You can sign up right on this page or through the sign-in page. You'll need a valid email address and a password to create your account. Puedes registrarte en esta página o a través de la página de inicio de sesión. Necesitarás una dirección de correo electrónico válida y una contraseña para crear tu cuenta.
Yes. We take privacy seriously. Your information is stored securely and is never sold or shared with third parties. A full Privacy Policy is coming soon. Sí. Nos tomamos la privacidad en serio. Tu información se almacena de forma segura y nunca se vende ni se comparte con terceros. Próximamente habrá una Política de Privacidad completa.
To request deletion of your account and data, please contact us at stanley@litterpreventionnetwork.org with the subject line "Data Deletion Request". Para solicitar la eliminación de tu cuenta y datos, contáctanos en stanley@litterpreventionnetwork.org con el asunto "Solicitud de Eliminación de Datos".

Still have questions?¿Todavía tienes preguntas?

We're happy to help. Reach out to us directly and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.Estamos felices de ayudar. Contáctanos directamente y te responderemos lo antes posible.

Contact UsContáctanos
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Contact UsContáctanos

Whether you have a question, want to get involved, or are interested in sponsoring — we're here and happy to help.Ya sea que tengas una pregunta, quieras involucrarte o estés interesado en patrocinar, estamos aquí para ayudar.

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Location

Willis, TX 77378

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Phone

(281) 935-9097

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Email

stanley@litterpreventionnetwork.org

Neighbors Making a DifferenceVecinos Marcando la Diferencia

Real before-and-after cleanups from real Willis neighbors — proof that small actions add up fast.Limpiezas reales de antes y después de vecinos reales de Willis — prueba de que las pequeñas acciones se suman rápido.

Submit Your PhotosEnvía Tus Fotos

Together, We're StrongerJuntos, Somos Más Fuertes

Every secured load, every covered bin, every neighbor who leads by example moves Willis forward. Ready to be part of it?Cada carga asegurada, cada contenedor tapado, cada vecino que da el ejemplo hace avanzar a Willis. ¿Listo para ser parte de ello?

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Join TodayÚnete Hoy

Free to join. Be part of the movement to prevent litter in Willis. Gratis para unirse. Sé parte del movimiento para prevenir la basura en Willis.

Willis Is Worth ItWillis Vale la Pena

Every neighbor who prevents one piece of litter builds something bigger. Come be part of it.Cada vecino que previene una pieza de basura construye algo más grande. Ven a ser parte de ello.

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Have an Idea or Connection?¿Tienes una Idea o Conexión?

We are always looking for new ideas, community connections, and ways to grow. If you know someone we should meet, have a suggestion for a program, or just want to share a thought — we want to hear from you.Siempre estamos buscando nuevas ideas, conexiones comunitarias y formas de crecer. Si conoces a alguien con quien debamos reunirnos, tienes una sugerencia para un programa, o simplemente quieres compartir un pensamiento — queremos escucharte.