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Community Cleanup w/ Council Member Brooks-Powers & Amazon
Join Majority Whip Brooks-Powers, Amazon, and the Sanitation Foundation for a community volunteer litter cleanup in May. We will be tackling litter along Rockaway and Brockville Boulevard (Snake Road) on Friday, May 17. Together, we’ll all pitch in to help create a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable NYC.
Earth Day Community Cleanup in Coney Island
It’s that time of year! Spring Cleaning is when we take the time to clean the places we love the most. Join the Sanitation Foundation, Target, and Brooklyn Cyclones mascot Sandy the Seagull for an Earth Day cleanup in Coney Island on April 22 from 11AM - 1PM.
Kips Bay Community Cleanup Event with CM Rivera
Join Councilmember Rivera and the Kips Bay community for a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, April 20th, from 10-11:30 am.
FREE Third Thursday x ICP Late Night - Thursday 4/18
Join us for a monthly "Third Thursday Late Night" at the International Center of Photography. You'll receive FREE admission to the museum and help celebrate
City as Canvas - Wednesday 4/17
Join us as Jade Doskow, ICP faculty member and Photographer-in-Residence of Freshkills Park, NYC, is joined in conversation in the ICP Library by choreographer Kathy Westwater, NYC Department of Sanitation Archivist and records manager, Maggie Lee, and Dennis Diggins, former NYC Sanitation First Deputy Commissioner for a conversation centered on how artists engage and document undervalued and reclaimed city land. Special remarks will be played from Mierle Laderman Ukeles.
Lower East Side Community Cleanup- Saturday 4/13
Join the Sanitation Foundation’s NYC Big Spring Clean initiative, a month of cleanups and activities championing New Yorkers to help care for the places they love the most in the city. Meet at ICP for a Lower East Side community cleanup, led by the Sanitation Foundation and help make a direct impact.
Community Cleanups with Erik Bottcher
Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and a team of dedicated volunteers for a community litter cleanup. When registering, choose from one of three locations: The West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen.
Community Cleanups with Erik Bottcher
Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and a team of dedicated volunteers for a community litter cleanup. When registering, choose from one of three locations: The West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen.
Washington Heights Community Cleanup \\ Great Broadway Sweep
It’s time to bring the community together for a Fall community cleanup in Washington Heights. This event is part of the Great Broadway Sweep grant and is in collaboration with the Community League of the Heights and the Washington Heights BID.
Click here to register to join us in Washington Heights.
Es hora de unir a la comunidad para una limpieza comunitaria de otoño en Washington Heights. Este evento forma parte del subsidio Great Broadway Sweep y se realiza en colaboración con la Liga Comunitaria de Washington Heights y el Distrito de Mejoramiento de Washington Heights.
Community Cleanups with Erik Bottcher
Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and a team of dedicated volunteers for a community litter cleanup. When registering, choose from one of three locations: The West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen.
Inwood Community Cleanup \\ Great Broadway Sweep
It’s time to bring the community together for a Fall community cleanup at Inwood. This event is part of the Great Broadway Sweep grant and is in collaboration with the Inwood Merchant’s Association.
Click here to register to join us in Inwood.
Es hora de unir a la comunidad para una limpieza comunitaria de otoño en Inwood. Este evento forma parte del subsidio Great Broadway Sweep y se realiza en colaboración con la Asociación de Comerciantes de Inwood.
Community Cleanups with Erik Bottcher
Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and a team of dedicated volunteers for a community litter cleanup. When registering, choose from one of three locations: The West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen.
Community Cleanups with Erik Bottcher
Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and a team of dedicated volunteers for a community litter cleanup. When registering, choose from one of three locations: The West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Columbus Circle
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Midtown South
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Times Square
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Flatiron
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Morningside Heights
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Union Square
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Washington Heights
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - City Hall
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
The Great Broadway Sweep - Inwood
Join the Great Broadway Sweep and help clean up The World's Most Famous Street.
The Sanitation Foundation and We ♥️ NYC are leading the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22.
There will be nine morning cleanups starting on both the north and south ends of the city, meeting up on Friday in Times Square for a huge celebration, hosted by none other than Andy Cohen and presented by Amazon.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Yankees Stadium
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Mount Eden
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Soundview
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Mott Haven
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Highbridge
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Bronx Summer Cleanup Series: Kingsbridge Heights
Join us for our third annual Bronx Summer Cleanup Series! Come help collect litter alongside your fellow New Yorkers, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in the borough where the genre was born.
All volunteers will receive 1 voucher valid for two (2) tickets to select New York Yankees 2023 regular season games. And the volunteer(s) at each site that collects the most litter will be invited to take part in a VIP Game Experience at Yankee Stadium on Friday, 9/8.
Clean Up NYC with the Sanitation Foundation
We all play a role in keeping our streets clean and our communities healthy – let’s take action together and team up to clean up our City!
This event is in partnership with Clean Up Crown Heights & Bed-Stuy Cleanups!
Learn more about our newest program, The Clean City Alliance.
Clean Up NYC with the Sanitation Foundation
We all play a role in keeping our streets clean and our communities healthy – let’s take action together and team up to clean up our City!
How to: Access Community Cleanup Funding
Our upcoming webinar will cover the ins and outs of funding your own community cleanups. Join us on Wednesday, June 14 from 6:30-8 PM ET to hear from our expert panelists about how to secure funding for your events—whether you are an individual, community group, or a registered nonprofit.