A person's hand holds a checklist of trash that has been cleaned up off the beach

International Coastal Cleanup

Saturday, September 16 is International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day! Participate in an ICC event and join thousands of people around the world removing trash from local waterways.

The official ICC day is September 16, but Puget Soundkeeper is a regional captain and is helping to organize events all month long. We’ll use Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell app to record the types of trash we find. This data informs policy and practical solutions to the global problem of marine debris and plastic pollution.

Participating Puget Sound International Coastal Cleanup locations are listed below. These beach, park, and trail cleanups are open to the public, so find an event near you!

Beach Captain Training

Are you leading an ICC event, or want to learn more about how to use Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell app? Watch this video training, led by Puget Soundkeeper Stewardship Manager Aarin Wilde, to learn how to lead an ICC event.

Event Signups

Volunteer-hosted kayak cleanup: Union Bay Natural Area, Seattle

Environmental Science Center and the City of Burien: Seahurst Park, Burien

Puget Soundkeeper and Our Lady of Guadalupe: West Seattle Ecology Fair

  • Saturday, September 16, 10am–2pm
  • No registration necessary for this community outreach event. Learn more

RE Sources and Surfrider Foundation: Cherry Point Aquatic Preserve, Ferndale

Puget Soundkeeper: Magnuson Park, Seattle

River Access Paddle Program: Duwamish River, Seattle

Puget Soundkeeper and Unleash The Brilliance: Bicentennial Park, Tukwila

SR3 and Seattle Dive Tours: Des Moines Marina, Des Moines

Volunteer-hosted kayak cleanup: Union Bay Natural Area, Seattle

Sustainable Bainbridge: Bainbridge Island

  • Saturday, September 30, 10am–1pm
  • Multiple locations on Bainbridge Island
  • Register here

Puget Soundkeeper: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline

Seattle Aquarium: Lake Union, Seattle