Make A Difference, one piece of trash at a time
Keep It Beachy Clean in Virginia Beach, VA, is a friendly campaign that shares a positive message to encourage beach visitors to keep our coastline clean and beautiful.
Beach cleanups do more than remove litter from our coastlines—they help us better understand the types and sources of pollution entering our waterways and beaches across Virginia. Every cleanup tells a story about where litter comes from and how we can stop it at the source.
Want to get involved?
✅ Check our Event Calendar to find a cleanup near you in Virginia!
interested in leading a cleanup?
want to do your own beach cleanup?
Planning a solo or family cleanup on your favorite beach? That’s awesome! Here’s what you’ll need:
✅ A reusable bag or bucket
✅ Gloves and pickup tools (if desired)
✅ Plenty of water, reef-safe sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing
✅ A phone with the Clean Swell App to log your collected litter data
🔍 Safety first! If you find dangerous items (like syringes, condoms, or suspicious objects), don’t pick them up. Instead, contact your local non-emergency number to report it.
📸 Snap and share! Take photos of your cleanup and tag @keepitbeachyclean on social media. We’d love to celebrate your impact and inspire others to join the movement!