EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ICC2025 CLEAN UP
Join The International SeaKeepers Society, the Biscayne Neighborhood Association, and The Adrienne Arsht Center across Edgewater, Miami on Saturday, September 20, for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025! This year is the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest, one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways organized by Ocean Conservancy and locally sponsored by Hotwire Communications. Show your commitment to reducing marine debris, along with millions of volunteers from across the globe! PLEASE SELECT YOUR BNA EDGEWATER BUILDING FROM THE TICKET LIST BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR MEETING POINT. IF YOU WANT TO INSTEAD PARTICIPATE IN THE MARGARET PACE PARK CLEAN UP, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THAT STATION. Registration below is required to participate in the cleanup. Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org, will feature 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers. This year is the launch of Trashathon, a new fundraising concept where the community can make a per-pound pledge to support the overall cleanup effort. If you are unable to help clean up as a volunteer, you can still support the cause by making a pledge or sharing with others. Make a per-pound-pledge here! This year’s t-shirt and rash guard are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup. Volunteer reminders:
- This is a park/rocky shoreline/neighborhood site. Please wear close toed shoes or sandals with a back strap. No flip flops!
- Please wear comfortable, protective clothing that may get dirty
- Please bring a full reusable water bottle (NO single-use plastics please!)
- We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Please download the CleanSwell app and create an account for trash data collection at the event. Learn more about CleanSwell.
What will be provided for volunteers:
- Gloves to protect your hands
- Trash pickers (limited #)
- Buckets and mesh bags for collection
- Community Service Hour certificates upon request
Waivers are required to participate.
- You can complete the online waivers here in advance to help expedite check-in on the day of.
- However, if you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian print and sign the waiver HERE in advance, and bring it with you to the cleanup.
Please register below to join us! For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]
VolunteerCleanup.org is grateful for our funding partners and this year’s inaugural Trashathon sponsors who are making per-pound pledges to support this high-impact annual event: The Miami Foundation, Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, Miami Beach Cupid Splash, Benjamin & Gloria Joannou, Jr. Family Conservation Fund, Miami-Dade County DERM, Waste Connections.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided?
- Gloves
- Garbage Bags
- Water Refills
- Pickers
Meeting Spot Details
You will receive an email closer to the clean up date with a meeting pointOrganizer Information
EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ICC2025 CLEAN UP
About This Event
Join The International SeaKeepers Society, the Biscayne Neighborhood Association, and The Adrienne Arsht Center across Edgewater, Miami on Saturday, September 20, for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025! This year is the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest, one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways organized by Ocean Conservancy and locally sponsored by Hotwire Communications. Show your commitment to reducing marine debris, along with millions of volunteers from across the globe! PLEASE SELECT YOUR BNA EDGEWATER BUILDING FROM THE TICKET LIST BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR MEETING POINT. IF YOU WANT TO INSTEAD PARTICIPATE IN THE MARGARET PACE PARK CLEAN UP, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THAT STATION. Registration below is required to participate in the cleanup. Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org, will feature 65+ cleanups all over the county with 4,000 volunteers. This year is the launch of Trashathon, a new fundraising concept where the community can make a per-pound pledge to support the overall cleanup effort. If you are unable to help clean up as a volunteer, you can still support the cause by making a pledge or sharing with others. Make a per-pound-pledge here! This year’s t-shirt and rash guard are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup. Volunteer reminders:
- This is a park/rocky shoreline/neighborhood site. Please wear close toed shoes or sandals with a back strap. No flip flops!
- Please wear comfortable, protective clothing that may get dirty
- Please bring a full reusable water bottle (NO single-use plastics please!)
- We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Please download the CleanSwell app and create an account for trash data collection at the event. Learn more about CleanSwell.
What will be provided for volunteers:
- Gloves to protect your hands
- Trash pickers (limited #)
- Buckets and mesh bags for collection
- Community Service Hour certificates upon request
Waivers are required to participate.
- You can complete the online waivers here in advance to help expedite check-in on the day of.
- However, if you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian print and sign the waiver HERE in advance, and bring it with you to the cleanup.
Please register below to join us! For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]
VolunteerCleanup.org is grateful for our funding partners and this year’s inaugural Trashathon sponsors who are making per-pound pledges to support this high-impact annual event: The Miami Foundation, Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, Miami Beach Cupid Splash, Benjamin & Gloria Joannou, Jr. Family Conservation Fund, Miami-Dade County DERM, Waste Connections.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Meeting Spot Details
You will receive an email closer to the clean up date with a meeting pointOrganizer Information
BNA Miami
The Biscayne Neighborhoods Association (BNA) is a dynamic alliance of condominium associations serving Miami’s Edgewater and Midtown communities. We represent residents, board members, and commercial partners committed to strengthening one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. Positioned at the center of Miami’s urban growth, BNA plays an active role in shaping thoughtful development and community priorities.
We focus on quality-of-life initiatives that matter most: enhancing parks and public spaces, improving traffic safety and infrastructure, strengthening relationships with local law enforcement, and supporting the advancement of neighborhood schools. Through consistent dialogue with elected officials and city leaders, we empower residents to stay informed, get involved, and drive meaningful, lasting improvements for our community.