Beach Sweeps are coordinated monthly by "Keep Broward Beautiful" and local community partner agencies including Volunteer Hollywood, Volunteer Broward, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the City of Deerfield Beach and the City of Pompano Beach.

Beach Sweeps are normally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., but dates and locations are subject to change. Email Litterprevention@broward.org or call the Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835 to receive registration and location information.

Upcoming Beach Sweep Dates:
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012*
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012

*Due to the April 14, 2012 Earth Day/GAC 2012 Target Event, in association with Autism Speaks, this Beach Sweep date was moved to the first Saturday of the month.

Annual Countywide Beach Sweeps:
Ocean Conservancy Coastal Cleanup 
Saturday, September 17, 2011                        

Local Coastal Cleanup 

Volunteers must wear proper cleanup attire:
T-shirt and shorts are acceptable. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops. Volunteers wearing flip-flops will not be allowed to participate. With the South Florida heat, it is recommended that volunteers wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring their own water. It is also a good idea to bring a snack.  

Minimum age to volunteer is eight (8), and an adult must accompany minors.

Safety and Equipment
Keep Broward Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves. Staff will conduct a short safety meeting with cleanup directions prior to the cleanup on the day of the event.

Parking
Volunteers should park and meet at the Adopt-A-Street van or banner near the volunteer meeting area. Carpooling is highly recommended. Not only is it good for the environment, but parking on the beach is limited. We cannot guarantee free parking for all volunteers. 

For questions and registration, please call the Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835, or email Litterprevention@broward.org.

Marine Debris
Marine debris is often the result of deliberate or accidental actions by people on land or at sea. For example, uncovered trash bins, litter, debris left in streets and on beaches, and items thrown overboard can all become marine debris. Items can travel far before landing on shorelines or settling in the ocean. Marine debris can come from anywhere-it can be carried by rivers, streams, and other waterways into the ocean. Here are some helpful links to help you better understand marine debris.

Marine Litter Informational Website Links

Marine Debris Sources
Marine Debris Factsheet
Planet Green Slideshow

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