Leesville, Louisiana – March 25, 2025 – The City of Leesville is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant for 2024-25. This grant, made possible by the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, provides essential infrastructure to reduce litter and beautify public spaces.
As a recipient of this competitive grant, Leesville will receive five high-quality trash receptacles to be installed in high-traffic, outdoor public areas. These receptacles, proven to reduce litter in communities by up to 78%, will support the city’s commitment to creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike.
“This grant represents a significant step in our ongoing efforts to maintain the beauty and vibrancy of Leesville,” said Grant Bush, Leesville Code Enforcement Director. “We are grateful to Keep Louisiana Beautiful for their partnership and support in helping us achieve this vision.”
Demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship and litter reduction, the City of Leesville will actively join Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s annual Love the Boot Week. Several initiatives will take place to encourage community participation:
Neighborhood Large Item Pick-ups by Public Works: March 31–April 4, 2025, throughout the city.
Public Dumpster at the Leesville Art Park: March 31–April 14, 2025. Provided by Waste Connections to support cleanup efforts.
In addition, the Mayor's Women's Commission and Leesville Junior League will host the following community-focused clean-up events for teams:
Trash Bash: April 5, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Leesville Art Park.
Leesville Love the Boot: April 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Leesville Event Center.
These events offer residents a chance to contribute to the city’s mission of creating a cleaner, greener community. For more details, visit the City of Leesville’s official website: https://www.LeesvilleLA.gov.
The new trash receptacles are expected to be installed between February and May 2025, with their placement supported by community volunteers and city staff. Residents are encouraged to celebrate this achievement with the city and to remain engaged in preserving Leesville’s natural beauty.
For further information, please contact: Grant Bush, Code Enforcement Officer, 337-404-4078.
About Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Keep Louisiana Beautiful is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting litter reduction, waste management, and community beautification. Through partnerships, education, and grants, they empower communities to protect Louisiana’s natural and cultural resources.