Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here! We believe that cleaning up your own community is one of the most impactful ways to see the litter and plastic pollution problems we have in Fairfax County first-hand, and to cultivate passion and momentum to change it!
Whether you are an individual, group of friends, neighbors, a scout troop, sports team, church group, Friends of group, or anything in between, we are happy to help you clean up your community!
How to Plan a Clean Up
1. Gather your team of volunteers and pick a time and location for your cleanup.
Note: We have found that streams, wooded areas surrounding residential, school or commercial areas, and some roadways (e.g., quieter streets in neighborhoods) usually make great sites for cleanups. We encourage you to explore your community to identify a site that works for your group! If you are interested in cleaning up a park, you should contact Park Authority to request permission.
2. If you need supplies (gloves, bags, vests, etc.), you may order them from us! We will mail them to your local district supervisor’s office or you may pick them up from our office at Government Center.
Note: We need 10 business days to get supplies to you, so please plan accordingly!
3. On the date of your cleanup, dress for the weather and bring plenty of water (actively discourage the use of single-use plastic water bottles!). Practice safety and avoid sharp or dangerous objects, stay out of busy roadways, and do not work on private property without permission.
4. We encourage you to take pictures from your cleanup, please share them and tag us if you’d like!
5. Take your trash with you and put in your business dumpster or home trash cans/dumpster to be picked up by your hauler. Do not leave trash bags in parks, along the side of the road, or anywhere else except in a trash can or dumpster. Part of cleaning up is properly disposing of the litter you collect!
6. After your clean up, let us know how it went by submitting a Clean Up Report!
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