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Access to beautiful creeks, wetlands and the Bay make living in Alameda County special.
Costal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 19!
Make a difference in your community and join an event near you to pick up litter, restore creeks and clean up beaches. You can find additional event listings on the California Coastal Commission’s interactive map.
Alameda
City of Alameda Coastal Cleanup Day: Alameda
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
To help reduce plastic waste please bring your own reuseable cleanup materials, gloves, and water bottles
For more information and to register click here.
Berkeley
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
2 Locations:
- Shorebird Park
160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 - Brickyard Cove
598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
To help reduce plastic waste please bring your own supplies:
• a bucket or reusable bag
• a lightweight pair of gardening gloves
• a filled, reusable water bottle
For more information and to register click here.
Alameda County Unincorporated Area
Castro Valley
Castro Valley Creek Trail Coastal Cleanup Day
Castro Valley Creek Trail next to the KFC at 3625 Castro Valley Blvd.
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
Meet at the Castro Valley Creek trail next to KFC. Bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves and litter pickers will be provided.
For more information and to register click here.
Dublin
Creek Cleanup Day
Multiple locations
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
The City of Dublin is partnering with Living Arroyos to host Creek Cleanup Day in 2026! Please check back soon for registration information here.
Emeryville
Coastal Cleanup Day
2333 Powell Street, Emeryville
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
Bring: Reusable water bottle/coffee mug, collection bags/pails, work gloves. Some tools available for use. Wear: Sturdy shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat
No registration needed. For more information click here.
Fremont
Various Locations Throughout Fremont
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
What to bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, reusable water bottle (optional: work gloves, bucket, sunscreen, insect repellent)
For more information and to register click here.
Oakland
Creek To Bay Day / Coastal Cleanup 2026
Dates: 9/18, 9/19, 9/20 and 9/26, Event times vary
This citywide day of environmental volunteerism celebrates community action to protect our creeks, coast and ocean. No matter where you’re participating, you are helping to protect our waterways and watershed!
For more information and to register click here.
Pleasanton
Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, Sept 19, 9:00AM–12PM
Arroyo del Valle (Vervais Avenue)
Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. Living Arroyos will provide water, snacks, and tools.
For more information and to register, click here
San Leandro
Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, Sept 19, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Spend a morning caring for one of San Leandro’s most valued outdoor spaces. Individuals, families and community groups are invited to help remove litter before it reaches the Bay, protecting wildlife and keeping the shoreline cleaner for everyone.
Volunteers will meet at the Heron Picnic Area.
For more information and to register, click here.