Keep McAlester Beautiful (KMB), formerly Pride In McAlester is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the goal of making McAlester, Oklahoma a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful place to live and work. KMB consists of citizen volunteers, business supporters, and partner organizations who contribute time, labor, money, and supplies to ensure that McAlester continues to fulfill its potential as a gre
at place to live and work. From painting projects to litter pickups, KMB’s dedication to keeping McAlester beautiful provides results that can be seen in every sector of the community. Monthly meetings serve as a planning forum for various programs including volunteer days, cleanups, and other community improvement projects. Citizens rely on KMB’s bi-annual cleanups to responsibly dispose of bulk waste, tires, household hazardous waste, prescription drugs, electronics, and more. These events take place every year in October and April and are offered at no charge to McAlester residents. Since Spring 2011, over 5 million pounds of waste have been removed from streets and homes during KMB cleanups. To further beautify McAlester, volunteers paint community areas such as playgrounds, bridge railings, and fire hydrants in addition to numerous litter pickups. Recycling in our community began in 2010 at the urging of Keep McAlester Beautiful leaders. Since that time, the McAlester Recycling Center has grown to accept #1 and #2 Plastics, Aluminum, Paper, Cardboard, Paperboard. All recyclables can be collected separately at home and dropped off at the center located at the former national guard armory 301 E. It is a primary goal of KMB to educate the community about the importance of reusing and recycling to conserve energy and raw materials. Staff and volunteers present to numerous schools, civic organizations, and during public meetings about these issues. Lastly, Keep McAlester Beautiful partners with groups towards community improvement and events. KMB has served as a partner on many development projects in recent years including the OKLA Theater Asbestos Abatement, the McAlester Dog Park, the McAlester Community Garden, installing public art, and more.
