Litter prevention is key, but until we can stop all litter at the source, there will be a need for beach cleanups to protect coastal habitats and keep our beaches enjoyable to visit.
Want to join us for a litter sweep? Watch this space for upcoming Spring 2025 beach clean-ups!
Volunteers are strongly encouraged to collect data from all beach cleanups!
Help us keep track of what you collect by entering in your beach cleanup data. This data helps us identify trends and advocate for policy changes to prevent litter.
Read below to learn how to log your data.
Resources
Create an account at cleanups.surfrider.org. If you belong to a chapter, be sure to select them as your affiliation. If not, no worries! Simply select Unaffiliated with a Surfrider Chapter or Club.
Download thebeach cleanup datacardand collect information as you go. When the cards are completed, input your cleanup data atcleanups.surfrider.organd help contribute to plastic pollution research.
