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Every piece of litter picked up today protects our rivers, our wildlife, and our climate tomorrow. You can make a difference today.
Join a Community Cleanup
Local organizations host cleanups across the District year‑round.
Find Litter Cleanup Opportunities in DC
Check each organization’s website for current schedules and volunteer opportunities. Please reach out to [email protected] to add your organizations information to this list!
- Alice Ferguson Foundation | Trash Free Potomac Watershed Cleanup
- Anacostia Watershed Society | Earth Day Cleanups
- Anacostia Riverkeeper | Trash Cleanups
- Surfrider DC | Community Cleanups
- Living Classrooms | Third Saturday Day of Service: Cleanups on Kingman and Heritage Islands
- Rock Creek Conservancy | Extreme Cleanup
- District Cleanups | Community Cleanups
Organize Your Own Cleanup
Want to lead a cleanup in your neighborhood? Find out how to lead your own cleanup. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
DPW Helping Hands Program
Provides gloves, bags, tools, and trash disposal support through the spring, summer and fall.
Office of the Clean City at DPW
Adopt a block and receive ongoing support.
Track your impact with the DOEE Litter Data Card
A simple tool to record what you find during your cleanup. Download the data card.
Report Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping harms neighborhoods and waterways. If you see dumping in progress, call 911 immediately. For non‑emergency dumping concerns, contact 311, use the 311 mobile app, or email [email protected].