Frequently Asked Questions
How Delete Litter works, how we track impact, and how to get started
Delete Litter is a free app that turns litter cleanup into a game. Log the pieces you pick up, track your impact, and join a global crew doing the same—one piece of litter at a time.
To rid the world of litter by crowdsourcing cleaner communities—making cleanup communal, rewarding, and fun. Our North Star is to collectively remove 1 billion pieces of litter per year by 2030.
Yes. Free to download, free to use, no ads, no catch. Delete Litter is a purpose-driven venture, not an ad business.
Open the app, tap Log New Cleanup, enter the date, ZIP/Postal code, litter piece count, at least one photo, and any notes. Save it and it lands on your Litterlog and is shared on the Litterboard.
Every cleanup log requires at least one photo. It keeps the Litterlog honest and gives the crew something real to celebrate—your haul, your community, your vibes.
You don't need to log in the moment. Snap your photos while you're out, then when you're back online tap Log new cleanup, enter that cleanup's date, ZIP/Postal code, piece count, and photos.
Any individual item of litter you pick up and properly dispose of—a can, a wrapper, a cigarette butt, a bottle cap. If you're not counting exact pieces, the app has a built-in estimator that converts bag size or weight into an estimated piece count.
It's how we translate your piece count into real-world terms—estimated weight, volume, and equivalent trash bags. It's built from field-tested data, not guesswork, so the numbers stay honest and conservative.
Our member leaderboard. See where you rank, check out other members' cleanup feeds, and get inspired by what the crew is doing worldwide.
Consecutive weeks you've logged at least one cleanup. It's there to help you build litter cleanup into a habit, not just a one-off. Consistency is everything.
Yes—every member sets an annual goal. The minimum commitment is 365 pieces (an average of one piece per day). Many members aim higher—1,000+—and track progress in the app.
Nothing bad—your account stays active, your Litterlog stays yours, and every piece you picked up still counts. Set your next annual goal when prompted and keep at it. Check the Stats tab on your Litterlog to see how you did in previous years.
Either way. Solo Litterwalks count. So do group cleanups—and if you want to join a team effort, check out DL Challenges.
You don't need anything special to pick up and dispose of a piece of litter. Beyond that, it's just the basics—gloves or a grabber, a bag or a bucket, and your smartphone to log your cleanup when you're done. No special gear required, though the right tools do make it easier.
A team cleanup event with a shared goal, a dedicated team challenge board, and a timeframe—usually seasonal. Anyone can join a public team challenge; organizations can also sponsor private challenges for their employees or members.
Cleanup Crews is a registry of local cleanup crews you can join near you. DL Challenges are dedicated team programs with a shared goal, team challenge board, and a set timeframe. Download the app and sign up to participate.
There's no in-app chat. Browse the Litterboard, favorite members, love cleanups you admire, join a Challenge, or find a local Cleanup Crew—and if they've linked socials, say hey there.
Your Litterlog posts are visible to the crew on the Litterboard, but we don't broadcast your precise location—cleanups show general area (ZIP/Postal code level), not exact GPS coordinates.
You may delete your account at any time under Settings in the app. We remove all of your data—this is not reversible. See our Privacy Policy.
Mobile and email notifications are optional but recommended. We use mobile push notifications to keep you motivated, sharing real-time or daily updates on member activity and who's loving your cleanups. Email notifications are limited to a monthly membership newsletter and periodic highlights. We do not sell, rent or share our member data with advertisers. No spam.
Yes, our crew is global—members currently represent 30 countries and 44 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.).
That's a DL Challenge—a sponsored team cleanup program with its own team challenge board, real-time tracking, and impact reporting. Contact us today to start making a visible impact in your community.
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