ALAMOSA — Alamosa residents and visitors to city parks will now be able to recycle their aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers this spring thanks to a significant grant made possible by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in collaboration with national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful.

The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America Beautiful Park Recycling Bin Grant Program provided funding to Alamosa Parks and Recreation to bring beverage container recycling bins to Cole Park (3), Carroll Park (3), Lee Fields (2), Blanca Vista Park (1), Diamond Park (1), Friends Park (1), Jardin Hermoso Park (1), Olympian Park (1), and Zapata Park (1).

“Public space recycling sets a good example for our community and the city is excited to pilot a comprehensive park recycling program for the first time” said Parks, Recreation and Library Director Andy Rice.

In 2018, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America Beautiful Park Recycling Bin Grant Program is funding 34 grants with a total distribution of 936 new recycling bins in public parks across the country, making recycling more accessible for Americans enjoying the outdoors.

Now in its sixth year, the Park Recycling Bin Grant Program from Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful has provided nearly 5,250 recycling bins to local governments and community organizations across 44 states. This investment in recycling infrastructure has improved recycling accessibility and convenience in a variety of park settings, including neighborhood and larger regional parks, beaches, athletic fields and walking trails.

“Our longstanding partnership with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is helping to make an on-the-ground difference in the accessibility of recycling bins in public spaces,” said Helen Lowman, president and CEO, Keep America Beautiful. “In our effort to transform public spaces into beautiful places, it’s important to continue making it easier and more convenient for visitors of public parks to recycle on the go, keeping our parks pristine and beautiful.”

About Keep America Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Celebrating its 65th Anniversary in 2018, Keep America Beautiful strives to end littering, improve recycling and beautify America’s communities. The organization is driven by more than 600 state and local affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Visit kab.org.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. In addition to Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Bai, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, IBC, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. Visit http://www.DrPepperSnapple.com.