Most COASTSWEEP cleanups are held in September and October, with a few in late August and into November. In August, the list of available cleanups is posted below and updated every week through November.
Need more information? See Overview and Index for a full list of COASTSWEEP website content, or email your questions to coastsweep@mass.gov. We are always happy to help new volunteers!
Links to Cleanup Lists - Volunteer for these Cleanups
Cleanup lists will be posted for COASTSWEEP 2025 starting in mid-August. If you would like to be notified when the lists are posted, please send a blank email (completely blank, with no signature line) to join-env-coastsweep-volunteers@listserv.state.ma.us to receive reminders when cleanup lists are posted and updated.
Become a Cleanup Coordinator
Don't see a cleanup in your community? Sign up to be a cleanup coordinator. Please email coastsweep@mass.gov to receive a notification when sign ups begin.
Get Data and Information
Check out the Summaries of Annual Cleanups for links to an overview and statistics from past years of COASTSWEEP cleanups.
To learn about what marine debris is and how to reduce it, see More on Marine Debris.
And see the COASTSWEEP Contact Information for a staff list and contact details.