Volunteers Prepare for Annual Coastal Cleanup Across Tri-City Waterways

Tri-City residents are signing up to clear trash and protect urban waterways ahead of the 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19. The yearly event mobilizes community volunteers across the state to intercept litter along creeks, parks, and drainage basins before autumn rains wash debris into San Francisco Bay.

Local cleanup staging areas are set for several neighborhood corridors, including sites near Crandall Creek, Central Park, Roberts Avenue, Blacow Road, and Grimmer Boulevard. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable buckets, work gloves, and water bottles to reduce single-use waste during the morning cleanup.

Organizers suggest volunteers wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants, and download the Clean Swell app to log items collected. City staff highlighted that participating helps safeguard sensitive wetlands and offers neighbors a meaningful way to spend time outdoors together.