Cleanups To Date

Mark your Calendar for May 9th, 2026 for the Third Annual Pitch In All County Cleanup Day. Working together We Can Make Santa Cruz the Cleanest County in the State.

Opportunities to participate will be updated here on a regular basis.

Upcoming Cleanups

  • Join Surfrider Beach Cleanup at Seabright State Beach! (November 2, 2025 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
    • Time: Sunday, Nov. 2nd @ 9-11am
    • Registration and More Info: Click Here
  • Join Surfrider Beach Cleanup at Rio Del Mar State Beach! (December 7, 2025 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
    • Time: Sunday, Dec 7th @ 9-11am
    • Registration and More Info: Click Here
  • Join Coastal Watershed Council!
    • Coastal Watershed Council River Health Day @ San Lorenzo River (November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
      Plant and maintain native seedlings along the banks of the San Lorenzo River to increase biodiversity and revitalize the river ecosystem. Generally, we meet on the east riverbank between the Laurel Street bridge and the Branciforte Creek pedestrian bridge. Sometimes we meet near Mike Fox Skate Park. Free parking is available in the CWC parking lot at 107 Dakota Ave. Paid parking is also available on Dakota Avenue or across the river in downtown Santa Cruz. The closest parking garage is at 601 Front Street. RSVP to receive up-to-date location information.

Cleanups Accomplished

October 23, 2025
Cal Fire and the Pajaro Valley Fire Station is Pitching In!
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September 25, 2025
Clean up around Struve slough
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September 4, 2025
Green Valley Extension Grand Opening and Mesa Village Park Cleanup!
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August 25, 2025
Mesa Village Park Cleanup
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July 24, 2025
River Park, Pajaro Levee Cleanup
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May 10, 2025
May 10th Pitch In All County Cleanup
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April 24, 2025
Salsipuedes Creek and Levee Cleanup
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March 29, 2025
Mesa Village County Park
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March 27, 2025
Salsipuedes Creek Cleanup
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February 27, 2025
Minto Road and Lake View Cleanup
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January 30, 2025
Cleanup in Watsonville
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