Coastal Cleanups
presented by Cingari Family ShopRites
Our coastline is one of our most precious resources, and we must chip in to keep it pristine. SoundWaters is leading the charge but needs everyone’s help. We host seasonal clean-up days when we will provide you with gloves and bags to walk the public shoreline and pick up human debris. We weigh and catalog everything collected before disposing of it in the appropriate manner. Coastal clean-ups are ideal for friends, families, and teams. Thank you to Cingari Family ShopRites for supporting our clean-up efforts.
All ages are welcome and please wear sturdy shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and/or wet. We will provide gloves, but feel free to bring garden or work gloves.
2025-2026 Dates:
Sunday, September 28, 1-3pm, Cummings Park (Results: 270 pounds of trash collected)
Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm, Cove Island Park (Results: 107 pounds of trash collected)
Sunday, November 16, 1-3pm, Boccuzzi Park (Results: 491 pounds of trash collected)
Saturday, December 13, 1-3pm, West Beach (Results: 252 pounds of trash collected)
Sunday, January 18, 1-3pm, Kosciuszko Park (CANCELLED)
Saturday, February 21, 1-3pm, Scalzi Park (Results: 243 pounds of trash collected)
Sunday, March 15, 1-3pm, Kosciuszko Park (Results: 450 pounds of trash collected)
Saturday, April 25, 1-3pm, Cove Island Park (Results: 189 pounds of trash collected)
Sunday, May 17, 1-3pm, Boccuzzi Park (Results: 174 pounds of trash collected)
***Please note: Cleanups will resume in September 2026***
2024 Coastal Cleanup Recap
2023 Coastal Cleanup Recap
Public Cleanup Contact Form
What They’re Saying
“When I first walked over to the table to check in, I was kindly greeted by the SoundWaters team, and for every trip back to dump out the trash, I was enthusiastically greeted again and again which made me feel like I was already part of something bigger than me. This also inspired me to keep going and fetch more. I felt the impact I was making through the amount of trash I had picked up. I filled up my first bucket in just a couple of minutes which was fulfilling, but also highlighted how big of an issue trash pollution is. Thank you for organizing such an impactful event that is toward a significant cause.”
–Peter Murphey
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XL Catlin corporate volunteers are ready for some spring cleaning at SoundWaters’ harbor site.
