An EcoAction Arlington annual signature event
EcoAction Arlington’s Annual Cleanup and Trash Tally is held in conjunction with Clean Virginia Waterways in the Fall, usually September. Sponsored globally by the Ocean Conservancy, the ICC prompts volunteers to become citizen scientists by collecting data about the litter they remove. This helps identify trends and solutions to reduce plastic pollution.
EcoAction Arlington reports the data collected with Arlington County. Clean Virginia Waterways shares the data with policy makers, local and state government and others working to reduce litter.
We ask that you wear sturdy shoes that may get wet, bring a reusable water bottle (no single-use bottles please), your own gloves, and any sunscreen/insect spray that you may wish to use. EcoAction Arlington will have on hand extra gloves, all the trash and recycle bags needed, a first aid kit, extra masks, and hand sanitizer.
This is a great event for families and groups! All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Upcoming Events page close to the date for registration.
For student service hours: EcoAction Arlington will provide documentation of service hours for any students participating in a service event. Students should bring paperwork to the event.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in an EcoAction Arlington activity, please contact Michele Bianchi, Communications Coordinator, at (703) 228-6427 / TDD 800-828-1120 or michele@ecoactionarlington.org to discuss reasonable accommodations five days prior to the event.
