Upcoming Cleanups
2025 Cleanup Schedule
9am-12pm unless otherwise noted
Join the Marsh Island Cleanup Effort!
Marsh Island in Fairhaven—now a peninsula—is the largest remaining stretch of undeveloped land along the Fairhaven/New Bedford Inner Harbor. But it needs our help. Over 3.5 tons of trash and debris are estimated along its shoreline, and we’re rallying volunteers for a cleanup like no other.
Cleanup Schedule (Timed with Low Tide):
- Saturday, Nov 1: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kick off Event
- Monday, Nov 3: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, Nov 4: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 5: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: Bottom of Taber Street, Fairhaven
Join for one day or all four — every hand helps!
We have been fortunate with so many dedicated volunteers. But we must get this task done, your support is Vital.
How to Volunteer: Pre-registering helps us to plan for important volunteer services. Click below to register or call 508-989-9049,
Day of Cleanup: Sign up/check in at our Operation Clean Sweep headquarters table. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle if you got one last year! Tools and bags will be provided.
OCS Encourages Everyone to Get Involved!
Organized Cleanups: OCS encourages everyone to get involved. Leading by example, we hope to teach behaviors that will result in helping to create a cleaner, safer environment for generations. Operation Clean Sweep organizes a series of cleanups throughout the city from April – September. It is only possible with the help of hundreds of civic minded volunteers and the support of City Services and neighborhood businesses.
With the support of city resources. we are creating a cleaner, prouder New Bedford.
To Report Highway Litter: To report areas of trash on State Roads and Highways please contact the Dept of Transportation in Taunton at 508-824-6633
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Become a Sponsor
Have you considered sponsoring Operation Clean Sweep Volunteer Tee Shirts? It’s an easy way to show the community that you care. The cost is just $250 to support this community effort.
Operation Clean Sweep
Our mission is to raise awareness and educate people about the far reaching negative effects of litter and trash on our environment.
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