Monthly Trash Cleanups
Unless stated otherwise, our cleanups are always from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We recommend registering for cleanups in advance as our capacity is restricted.
If you are a member of a group of over 20 people, please contact us before the cleanup event.
Click the date of the cleanup you wish to attend to RSVP and find the precise event location.
San Clemente
No September event due to Coastal Cleanup Day
Huntington Beach
No September event due to Coastal Cleanup Day
Rotating Location
TBD
175,000+
pounds of trash removed since 2011
10,000
pounds of trash removed in 2024
5,305
number of volunteers in 2024
As waste continually pollutes our streets, waterways, and beaches, Cleanup OC provides the opportunity for you to help protect and restore the environments we call home. Through Cleanup OC, we host monthly beach cleanups and coordinate the annual OC Coastal Cleanup Day. Our ultimate goal is to unite Orange County communities through service, responsibility, and sharing of the natural environment.
Want to help reduce harmful pollution at home? Click here to learn more about how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
Group Volunteering
Groups interested in volunteering at our beach cleanups must have each participant register individually. Please have each participant register well in advance as space is limited.
Come Prepared!
What to bring to a cleanup?
- Closed-toed shoes
- Comfortable, active and weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun protection (e.g. Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, etc.)
- Reusable water bottle
- BYO Bag, Bucket, and/or Gloves
For more information, email volunteer@coastkeeper.org.
The BYO Philosophy
BYO Material List:
- Bucket or reusable bag
- Gloves (Gardening gloves or leather work gloves)
- Reusable water bottle
Q: Are you required to bring your own supplies?
A: No, we provide gloves and bags for a suggested donation of $1/ volunteer.
Coastal Cleanup Day
Every September, we team up with the California Coastal Commission and dozens of local leaders to host 40+ simultaneous trash cleanups. Learn more about our past and future Coastal Cleanup Days by clicking here.
Sponsors
