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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

  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach (March 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Capitola Beach 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola
      • Meet: Please meet us in the Esplanade Park at 120 Monterey Ave.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms and drinking fountains available on site. Paid parking in the village is limited, additional large parking lot available at 426 Capitola Ave, please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required
    • River Cleanup @ Felton Covered Bridge Park (March 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
      • Location: Felton Covered Bridge Park Graham Hill Rd, Felton
      • Meet: Please meet us in the Covered Bridge Park near the parking lot off Graham Hill Rd.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms and drinking fountains on site. Parking is limited in the park lot, overflow parking available across the street in the shopping center.
      • Registration is required
    • Beach Cleanup @ Cowell & Main Beach (April 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm)
      • Location: Cowell Beach
      • Meet: 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
    • 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 (April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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      • River Health Day - Santa Cruz Riverwalk (May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Pitch In All County Cleanup Day
        Learn More >

Cleanups Accomplished

March 28, 2024
Paulsen Road Cleanup
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October 21, 2023
Twin Lakes Christian Church Acts of Kindness Cleanup
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November 8, 2023
Corralitos Creek Cleanup
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February 22, 2024
Struve Slough Cleanup
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April 30, 2023
Cowell Beach Cleanup
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June 22, 2023
Salsipuedes Creek and Levee cleanup
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August 24, 2023
Salsipuedes Creek Levee Cleanup
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September 28, 2023
Lee Road & West Beach Street Cleanup
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November 2, 2022
Paulsen Road Watsonville Cleanup
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January 28, 2023
Interlaken Cleanup
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February 1, 2023
Debris Cleanup
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