Help Clean Up Beaches In Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — Clean Ocean Action is seeking volunteers for its "Fall Beach Sweeps" held on Oct. 22.

Twice a year, thousands of volunteers head to more than 70 locations to join COA in helping to clean up New Jersey's shoreline. In 2021, COA picked up a record of more than 500,000 items during sweeps, according to their data.

Those interested in volunteering must register online ahead of time. The sweeps are held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cleanups are held rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to bring a repurposed bucket, bag or other trash receptacle. Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, bring clothes and dress appropriately.

Fall Beach Sweeps are held on Long Beach Island at Wally's Restaurant in Surf City (712 Long Beach Blvd.) in a partnership with Alliance for a Living Ocean. There will also be a sweep in West Creek at Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area (meet at Forge Rd./Martha Rd.).

For more information, head to the Beach Sweeps page on the COA website.