Coastal Cleanup Day 2013
September 21, 2013
9 a.m. to noon
Coastal Cleanup Day is a local and international event held every September to clean our beaches and waterways.
What is on this page?
There's lots to know about Coastal Cleanup Day. Find all the answers to your questions below!
What happened in 2012?
Coastal Cleanup Day 2012 had another huge volunteer turnout! 847 volunteers collected 1,970 pounds of trash and 622 pounds of recyclables for a total of 2,592 pounds of debris!
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What to Bring
Just like any cleanup event, it's a good idea to wear closed-toed shoes, bring your own reusable water bottle, and wear sunscreen and other sun protection like hats or sunglasses. Go the extra mile and BYO-BOB (see below)!
BYO-BOB
We encourage you to Bring Your Own Bag Or Bucket or a friend named Bob! Reusable gloves and friends of other names are welcome too.
Volunteer efforts last year saved over 500 bags, which were used for other cleanups throughout the year. The less trash we generate for the event the better it is for the environment. Read more about the effort on the Coastal Commission's website!
Do we need to bring our own supplies?
Nope. While we want to have the cleanest and greenest cleanup possible, we'll provide recycling and trash bags, gloves, and data cards for volunteers. However, don't be surprised if you only get one bag or one glove! After all, our primary goal is to reduce...and then reuse and recycle.
Ages Requirements and Youth Volunteers
We welcome all ages at Coastal Cleanup Day. Most of our sites are appropriate for children, but if you see a location that requires lots of walking, make sure your kids can handle it. We also require a responsible adult to sign for any child under 18.
Community Service Credits
Beach captains have been authorized to sign your community service paperwork. Bring the appropriate forms and come help us out!
