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JOIN US FOR THE 2026 PAJARO VALLEY COMMUNITY CLEANUPS!

Why it Matters?
Engaging in cleanups enhances our community's cleanliness and serves as a powerful initiative to combat climate change.

Next Clean Up Dates

March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 9, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Stay tuned for the release of the location
community Service hours are given!

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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

  • Please join a Community Cleanup Along Paulsen Road! (April 23, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
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    • Time: April 23, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
    • Everyone is invited to come out and help cleanup!
    • Volunteer liability waivers will need to be signed!
    • More info. Call Ramon @ (831) 247-5338
  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Earth Day River Levee Cleanup @ San Lorenzo River (April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
      • Meet Up Location: Please meet us near the pedestrian bridge on River St South across from the San Lorenzo Park Plaza. Cleanup will take place on both sides of the river between Water St and Soquel Ave.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are no restrooms or drinking fountains on site. Paid parking lots and metered street parking available nearby, please note River St South is the temporary bus metro and there is limited parking available on this street.
      • Registration is required
    • Earth Day Beach Cleanup @ Cowell & Main Beach (April 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm)
      • Meet Up Location: Please meet us at the base of the stairs to Cowell Beach, on the right side of the wharf entrance.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: Restrooms and drinking fountains are available onsite. Metered parking in the lot is limited, surrounding streets have additional metered parking available, please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required
  • Join Coastal Watershed Council Cleanups!
    • Join Coastal Watershed Council Cleanups!
      • River Health Day - Santa Cruz Riverwalk (May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Pitch In All County Cleanup Day
        Learn More >

Cleanups Accomplished

40th Annual Coastal Clean-Up Day was a HUGE Success

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Senator John Laird, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, ED Save Our Shores Katie Thompson, Supervisor Justin Cummings, Mayor Fred Keely celebrate 40th Anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day!
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Capitola Cleanup
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Natural Bridges Cleanup
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Sunset State Beach Cleanup
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