Upcoming Cleanups
2026 Cleanup Schedule
The Power of Volunteers
➢ April 18 – Earth Day Cleanup –- Behind Cotali Mar Restaurant, 1178 Acushnet Ave. 9-12
North End Neighborhoods with Love the Ave.
Be sure to attend to be part of the big name reveal for the Name the Whale event.
- This Earth Day, we are calling on every person and every community to take a stand for clean air, clean water, renewable energy, and the protection of our health and the countless species that share this planet with us.
➢ May 16th – Marsh Island Fairhaven– Bottom of Taber Street 9:30 – 5:30 Armed Forces Day
- Armed Forces Day is dedicated to honoring the armed forces, or one of their branches, of a sovereign state, including their personnel, history, achievements, and perceived sacrifices.
➢ May 23 – To be determined.
➢ June 13 – Palmer Island and Bluelane Harborwalk 10:30 – 2:30
With Be the Solution to Pollution, in celebration of World Oceans Day. (Rain date June 27)
- World Oceans Day is marked annually on Monday, June 8 by the United Nations.
The ocean is filled with solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges and we are taking bold steps to repair, restore, and protect our oceans. The 2026 theme is “Sustainable Fishing”
➢ June 27 – Palmer Island and Bluelane Harborwalk saved for rain date 10:30 to 2:30
With Be the Solution to Pollution, in celebration of World Oceans Day.
➢ July 18 – Clasky Common Park, Downtown, and Pier 3, 9 – 12
Head Quarters at Servpro of New Bedford / Dartmouth, 1476 Purchase Street, New Bedford
➢ August 15 – Popes Island, and Rowing Center 9 – 12
At Aerovox site (any random dates, small cleanups)
- Coast Sweep – A state wide beach cleanup hosted by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone
Management, (CZM) Go to Mass.gov for information or just Google Coastsweep.
➢ September 19 – Sid Wainer & Sons, 9 – 12,
Located at 2301 Purchase Street, New Bedford, in celebration of World Cleanup Day
- World Cleanup Day – An annual global social action program aimed at combatting the global solid waste program, including the problem of marine debris, and is always the 3rd Saturday in September. It is coordinated by the global organization “Let’s Do It! World” www.worldcleanupday.org
➢ Cleanups to be scheduled: Riverside Lofts maybe schedule with Carolyn Brodeur
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
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