Community Connection - 

Coastal Cleanup Day

As a volunteer organization, ALA encourages its members to give back to the community. Join the three Bay Area Chapters in this joint Community Connection.

Every year, on the third Saturday in September, people join together at sites all over California to take part in the State's largest volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day.

In 2015, more than 68,000 volunteers removed nearly 1,143,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California's beaches, lakes, and waterways. Families, friends, co-workers, scout troops, school groups, service clubs, and individuals come together to celebrate and share their appreciation of California's fabulous coast and waterways. 

The event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Ocean Conservancy, which is the largest volunteer event on the planet!

Learn More about the Coastal Cleanup history and the problem with marine debris.

OUR ACTIVITY:  The Silicon Valley Chapter is joining with the East Bay and Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators to donate our time picking up trash and recyclables from Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 17, 9 am - Noon.  Arrive at 8:30 am.

WHERE: Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay, California

Meet up Location: Parking lot at the west end of Poplar St.

• From Hwy 92 in Half Moon Bay go south 3/4 mile on Hwy 1 to Poplar St.
• Turn right on Poplar St. and proceed to the very end of the street.
• The Beach parking lot will be on the left.

Free parking to volunteer cleaners between 9 and noon on September 17 only.

COST: none

RSVP: Please use the REGISTER link below, no later than September 12

Be Prepared...

What to Wear

• Closed-toed shoes
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• An extra layer, like a sweater or jacket in case it is cold. Be prepared to be outside in potentially changing weather for at least half a day.

What to Bring

• A signed waiver: All volunteers must have a signed waiver. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian's signature as well. If you are not able to bring a signed waiver, site captains will have them available at each site.

Download Waiver in English
Download Waiver in Spanish

• A bucket or reusable bag*
• Gloves (like gardening gloves or leather work gloves)*
• A reusable water bottle*
• (Optional) A clipboard might be helpful as you fill out your data card
• (Optional) Pack a waste-free lunch! Coastal Cleanup Day ends at noon at most locations, which makes for a great opportunity to have lunch at the beach or creek! Just be sure to leave your lunch spot cleaner than when you arrived. Get waste-free lunch tips.

*Bring Your Own and help us cut down on the trash that we create at the Cleanup! To find out more about our efforts to reduce waste, visit our BYO page. (If you are not able to bring reusable cleanup supplies, supplies will be provided for you at each Cleanup site.)

Read more about what to expect

Read about the Chapter's previous Community Connection efforts here.