Mid-Atlantic / South Cleanups
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Upcoming Beach Cleanups in the Mid-Atlantic & South
Every cleanup helps protect our beaches, waterways, and coastal communities. Find an event near you, join your neighbors, and make a real impact. Check back weekly for new opportunities to get involved.
Maryland Coastal Bays Community Beach Cleanup
By Maryland Coastal Bays Program
Monthly summer 2026 (dates posted on event page) | 8 AM – 10 AM EDT
Ocean City, MD (rotating beach access points)
Beach Sweep @ Isle of Palms, SC By Wild Dunes Resort
Every Saturday, June – August 2026 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM EDT
Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Beach Cleanup @ Virginia Beach
By Surfrider Virginia
June 20 | 9 AM – 11 AM EDT
Virginia Beach, VA
Beach Cleanup in Tybee Island
By Georgia DNR Coastal Resources
June 27 | 10 AM – 2 PM EDT
Tybee Island, GA
Beach Cleanup @ Nags Head, NC By Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks July 5 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access, 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959
Waterway Cleanup @ Virginia Beach, VA By Lynnhaven River NOW
July 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Virginia Beach waterway site (announced on LRNow page)
Beach Cleanup @ Indian Harbour Beach, FL By Sandy Paws Brevard (with Keep Brevard Beautiful)
July 11 (2nd Saturday) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Canova Park, 1825 FL-A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Beach Cleanup @ Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL By Reef Boyz July 12 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Beach Cleanup in Ocean City
By Surfrider South Jersey
July 25 | 9 AM – 11 AM EDT
Ocean City, NJ
Beach Pier Cleanup @ Deerfield Beach, FL By Reef Boyz
August 2 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Deerfield Beach Pier, 200 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Sea Life Safe Beach Sweep @ Isle of Palms, SC By South Carolina Aquarium & Wild Dunes Resort
August 15 (anticipated) | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, SC
Beach Cleanup @ the Beach
By SC DNR and SC Sea Grant
September 19 | 9 AM – 12 PM EDT
Statewide SC beaches and waterways
Beach Cleanup @ the Beach
By DNREC
September 19 | 9 AM – 12 PM EDT
Statewide DE shoreline
Beach Cleanup @ the Beach
By North Carolina Coastal Federation
September 19 | 9 AM – 12 PM EDT
Statewide NC coast
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