Everyone is invited to join us in 2025 for the Ghidorzi Green and Clean, Wausau’s annual cleanup to free our beautiful landscape of litter and debris. The event, which has removed 37.62 TONS of trash to date, is a productive way for individuals and groups of all ages to celebrate Earth Day and engage in a healthy outdoor activity in support of our community.

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How the event works:

This event is free of charge and the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day – you just need to register! Our convenient online registration, which is required for all participants, allows you to choose your cleanup area from 37 sites in the greater Wausau community.

Each volunteer will receive an official Green and Clean supply kit that includes a free safety green T-shirt for each registered participant, trash bags, gloves and printed site maps.

The day of the event, you may choose to join us for the ever popular Ghidorzi Green and Clean kickoff at Corporate Cove at 8am, complete with fresh donuts and hot Starbucks coffee. Or you may report directly to the cleanup site you selected when you registered.

Volunteers will clean up their registered site from 9-11am, leaving bags of trash in a visible roadside location. A driver will be assigned to each cleanup site and will make the rounds picking up the bags.

Brat Fry is BACK!

IncredibleBank will host the after party Brat Fry at their 17th Ave. location from 11am-1pm. This event is free and welcome to everyone who participated in Green and Clean as a Thank You for helping clean up our community. Brats, burgers and beverages will be provided by Incredible Bank, as well as fun activities like bag toss and giant Jenga.

Everyone is invited to tune in to the Ghidorzi Green and Clean social media channels for fun-filled photos from the event! Sharing your pictures and experience is also highly encouraged.

Event Details for 2024

Who: Everyone is welcome. Sign up as an individual or through an Event Partner. Learn more on our Event Partner page

What: Picking up litter for a clean start to spring.

Where: Cleanup encompasses the Wausau metro area, including Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild and Weston. Check out our cleanup sites here.

STEP 1 – Complete your online registration and choose your cleanup site today! Register by April 12 to guarantee your free safety green T-shirt.

STEP 2 – Volunteers may pick up their Ghidorzi Green and Clean supply kit the week prior to the event at the Ghidorzi Office in the Union Station Building at 2100 Stewart Avenue, Suite 300, or you may pick up these items at the Event Kickoff on April 27.

STEP 3 – Put on your safety green t-shirt and clean up your registered site from 9 – 11am on Saturday, April 27. Optional Kick-Off: Join us at Corporate Cove for the official event kickoff starting at 8am! Check in, live announcements and complimentary refreshments will be served and volunteers will be deployed to their cleanup sites at 8:45 a.m.  

STEP 4 – Depart from your cleanup site, leaving full trash bags for drivers to pick up. Optional Brat Fry: From 11am-1pm, Incredible Bank on 17th Ave. will host a free Brat Fry lunch to anyone who participated in Green and Clean as a thank you for playing a role in giving our Wausau community a fresh start to spring! 

STEP 5 –  Share your fun event photos on Facebook and Instagram using #ghidorzigreenandclean.

Additional information about the event can be found in FAQ section.