Be the Change and Pick Up Waste: National Clean Up Day is on September 20th!
09/19/25
On September 20, 2025, join millions of volunteers for National Clean Up Day and help remove litter from your local area. In San Diego County, this event is locally known as Coastal Cleanup Day, led for the 41st year in a row by I Love A Clean San Diego in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy, California Coastal Commission, and many volunteer organizations. Last year, volunteers collected more than 104,000 pounds of litter and debris (Source: CBS). This year, you can play a role by choosing from over 100 cleanup sites across the region to make a positive impact in your community!
For more information on Coastal Cleanup Day or similar sustainability efforts, check out some upcoming local events within the unincorporated area:
September
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Lakeside - Lindo Lake County Park)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Lakeside - SD River Trailhead Cleanup)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Lakeside - Vine Street Sweep)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Julian - Julian Healing Collective)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Julian - Volcan Mountain)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Spring Valley - Spring Valley County Park)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Bonita - Bonita Long Canyon)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Bonita - Sweetwater Community Garden)
- 09/20: Coastal Cleanup Day (Bonsall - Bonsall Pumping Station)
- 09/20: San Diego Fixit Clinic (Ramona)
- 09/27: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Ramona - Santa Maria Creek)
- 09/27: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop (Lakeside)
- 10/04: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Ramona - Aqua Lane Sweep)
- 10/04: Manure Composting For Livestock Owners (Bonita)
- 10/11: Unincorporated San Diego Residential Cleanup (Julian)
- 10/11: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Escondido - Elfin Acres)
- 10/11: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Pine Valley Library)
November
- 11/01: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Spring Valley - Lamar County Park)
- 11/08: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Spring Valley - Eucalyptus County Park)
- 11/08: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (Historic Bonsall Bridge)
December
In addition to these community events, the County of San Diego (County) is also doing its part through everyday actions and programs that support sustainability.
The County is committed to keeping the environment clean and beautiful, and has adopted strong sustainability goals within internal operations, guided by key plans such as the Strategic Plan to Reduce Waste and Climate Action Plan. These initiatives are part of the County Operations Strategic Sustainability Plan, which focuses on reducing waste and building a more sustainable future for all. Additionally, the County regularly participates in community waste and recycling collection events, and supports a variety of environmental outreach programs and cleanups across the region.
Every day is an opportunity to take meaningful action for the environment. Whether you join a scheduled event, organize your own event, or advocate for cleaner, healthier outdoor spaces, your impact matters!
To learn more about ongoing opportunities, including environmental outreach events, recycling events, cleanups, please visit the County’s Department of Public Works Recycling Events page. To stay informed about the Climate Action Plan and for additional sustainability opportunities, visit our project website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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