Partner With The Great Global Cleanup®
Partner with the world’s largest movement to rid the world of waste and plastic pollution
- Fill out this brief form to Partner with The Great Global Cleanup
- Add your cleanups to the Great Global Cleanup Map
- Use #greatglobalcleanup and tag us @earthday.org
Follow our simple guide to make the most out of your cleanup. If you need any help, reach out to us at [email protected].
Organize a planning group- Decide who will be organizing the cleanup. Whether it is your friends, your organization, or just you!
- Invite members from local government, civic organizations, clubs, homeowner associations, churches and media to serve on a cleanup planning committee. Having a diverse coalition can help the event run well.
- Appoint site captains who will manage the event and designate roles to assure cleanup goes smoothly.
Select an appropriate site, date, and time- Choose a public location: a park, a river, or a similar community site that is ideally accessible by public transportation or bicycle. Also check to see if you need any necessary local permissions
- Select a date.
- TIP: Earth Day is on April 22nd and World Cleanup Day is on the Third Saturday in September
- Select a Time: Depending on where you are, choose a time that allows for plenty of daylight and comfortable temperatures for volunteers. Most cleanups happen between 9:00am and 11:00am.
Gather volunteers- Register your cleanup so it appears on the Great Global Cleanup Map and is connected to our global network of volunteers
- Advertise your cleanup to your organization, family, friends, and/or community members
- TIP: people from different organizations and associations can help turn out volunteers and bridge community members through the cleanup; i.e.: A reverend asking their ministry)
- Use Facebook or Eventbrite to create the event and manage volunteer sign up, and share event information.
- Download the GGC Partner toolkit to check out other social media resources
Line up supplies, and arrange for disposal- Ask for donations of trash bags, refreshments, and equipment.
- TIP: Local hardware stores are usually willing to donate these resources
- Coordinate with local waste management through a short phone call to ensure everything is being disposed of in accordance with rules and regulations.
- Be sure that contributors get credit for their donations in cleanup promotions
- Gather supplies
- Important Items To Have:
- Trash Bags or Buckets
- Trash Grabbers
- First Aid Kit
- Gloves and Hand Sanitizer
- Water/ Snacks
- Table and chairs (we recommend two tables, one 6’ and the other 4’)
- Event Signage
- Download and print this QR code to have the attendees sign the Global Plastic Treaty petition
Start Your Cleanup Day - Closer to the date, check the weather and plan to dress appropriately. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty!
- Send a reminder the night before or day of to all participants and key individuals that you hope to attend.
- Invite local media outlets to cover the event and spread awareness
- As a leader, arrive to the event early to set up before volunteers arrive
Orientation and safety talk- Safety is key. Two people make a team! Wear gloves, and closed toe shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen & reusable water bottle
- Keep the environment safe
- Vegetation is sensitive and wildlife is best kept wild
- What to remove:
- Trash and Litter (Anything created by humans)
- Recyclables
- What to leave:
- Nature
- Homeless Encampments
- Dead Animals
- Syringes, needles, and other hazardous materials.
Dispose of the waste- Find a location to properly dispose of all of the waste you will clean up!
- Sort the waste into trash, recyclables, and hazardous waste.
- If you are unsure of where to dispose of any of this waste contact your local municipality’s waste department for further instruction
At the end of the Cleanup- Record your cleanup here
- Take pictures before and after your collection and share to twitter and instagram. Use handles #GreatGlobalCleanup, #TrashTag, and #Plogging
- Post your event on social media. Tag us at @thegreatglobalcleanup on Instagram and TikTok.
- Share your images with local newspapers, magazines, and EARTHDAY.ORG
- Write thank you emails to any cooperating government officials, businesses, and organizations.
A partnership with The Great Global Cleanup means you will be involved year round in the work our organization does.
This will mean a partnership with our activities for World Cleanup Day and engagement with partners such as Let’s Do It World, National CleanUp Day, and Keep America Beautiful. Join our coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals committed to achieving our mutual goals of protecting our environment through community outreach and networking.
