Resources & FAQs

1. Consider choosing your favorite park, city block, boat ramp, neighborhood hang-out. Trash travels, so even picking up litter off a city sidewalk can help protect wildlife and communities that depend on clean waterways.
2. Review the map of adoptable sites on the Cleanup Sites page for sites that have been reported to us.
   • If you’ve found a suitable site on the map, click the pin or site name to adopt this site which will open up the Register Your Event form.
   • If the site you have in mind is not on this map, please report your site using the Report a Trash Site Form. Once your site has been approved, you can come back to the map and register your event under your site.

Still have questions? Fill out our Help Form.

Navigate to Plan a Cleanup > Before Your Cleanup > Print & Bring Your Forms

Download our Group Leader Guide for a step-by-step guide to organizing your Cleanup. All forms are included in the Guide.

If you plan on creating an event for your friends, family, or coworkers only, make your cleanup private. Once your event is approved, you will be given a unique link that may be shared with your group members to register online.

If you want anyone to be able to join your cleanup, make your cleanup public and share your unique event link on social media, flyers, etc.

If your cleanup group has 5 or more volunteers, you may order supplies from CRC. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be ordered at least 2 weeks in advance of your cleanup date.

It’s important to keep your Volunteers in the loop with Cleanup updates and encouraging messages! In order to send an email to your entire volunteer list, follow these steps:

1. Sign in with your email and password using the “Login” button in the upper-right corner of the page.
2. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the left-hand side. This directs you to the “Notification Central.”
3. Make sure your event is selected from the drop-down menu and type your message in the text box below.
4. Click the “Send Message” button when you’ve finished typing. An email with your message will be sent to all the email addresses listed under “Volunteers.”

General Trash and Recycling:

• Your local DPW will be happy to support your cleanup! Before cleanup day, make arrangements for them to pick up your trash and recycling. Confirm the specific pickup location and time. Leaving bags near trash cans or the closest road is best.
• You may also chose to dispose of the trash yourself if you have a smaller cleanup site.

Dumpsters:

• MA and CT: Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, USA Waste, dumpsters can be placed at locations with heavy trash volume on cleanup days. Contact Madeline Hart at least one week in advance.
• VT and NH: You may request a donated dumpster from Budget Dumpster by filling out the form located on their website at least 1-2 weeks prior to your event.

You can add a cleanup site to our map by filling out the Report a Trash Site Form.

Anyone who has a passion for a cleaner environment can be a Source to Sea Cleanup group leader. We are happy to give extra support to group leaders under 18!

Check out our climate-friendly cleanup handout!

Yes! You can donate to support our work for cleaner rivers. Please visit our DONATE page where you can earmark your gift to your group.

We’re here for you! Fill out our Help Form or sign up for a 30-minute meeting with Stacey (Mon/Thur) or Rilee (Wed/Fri).

Volunteer registration will open August 5th. Join a group here.

It’s likely that the group leader has yet to register their event. Please check back later.

Yes! You can donate to support our work for cleaner rivers. Please visit our DONATE page where you can earmark your gift to your group.

Here are some other ways you can contribute to our cleanup efforts:

• Take part in an individual cleanup on whatever day works best for you. Use our DIY Cleanup Guide to gather necessary supplies and tips.
• Use our Report a Trash Site Form to make your community aware of locations in need of some attention.
• Please submit a trash tally.
• Consider a donation to support our work for cleaner rivers. Thank you!