play it forward
Believe it or not, plastic beach toys left behind often become ocean litter, polluting our waterways and endangering wildlife. That’s why Keep It Beachy Clean, in partnership with Lynnhaven River NOW, Tidewater Master Naturalists, Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, and the Virginia Beach Ambassadors Program, launched the Beach Toy Recycling Program—a simple way to keep toys in play and out of the sea.
leave a toy, take a toy
When you’re a kid, no beach day is complete without beach toys! But too often, toys are forgotten in the sand, swept away by the tide, or tossed out after a short vacation—contributing to plastic pollution.
That’s why we created a simple solution: Beach Toy Recycling!
Have beach toys you no longer need? Add them to the box and help another family enjoy a fun day in the sand. If you come across abandoned toys on the beach, place them in the box to keep our shoreline clean.
Just visiting for the day? Feel free to borrow a few toys—just remember to return them when you’re done.
Want to mix it up? Take a few at a time and swap them out throughout the day. It’s all about sharing, reusing, and keeping our beaches beautiful!
Want to add a Beach Toy Recycling Box to your beach, bay, river or lake community! Please contact us for more information.
Interested in sponsoring a Beach Toy Recycling Box? Contact Emily at Emily@CleanVirginiaWaterways.org.
find our beach toy recycling boxes
Current beachy toy recycling box locations:
- Resort Area: 1st, 18th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 24th, 27th, 31st, & 36th Streets on the boardwalk
- Chic's Beach: Beaufort Ave and Aeiries Park at the beach access
- Sandbridge: The Sanctuary Condos and Market Beach Access
thank you students
A big thank you to Cooke Elementary School and Seatack Elementary School for their beautiful artwork on our Beach Toy Recycling Boxes! Your creativity brings the program to life, and we’re proud to have such eco-minded students helping to protect our beaches. We couldn’t do it without your support!
thank you to our 2025 sponsors
Friends We Made Along the Way
We would like to acknowledge the support of the following businesses and organizations:
- Virginia Beach Resort Advisory Commission
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront Enhancement Committee
- Best Value Hardware
- City of Virginia Beach
our program partners
We’re proud to partner with Lynnhaven River NOW, Tidewater Master Naturalists, Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, and the Virginia Beach Ambassadors Program to bring the Beach Toy Recycling Program to life.
Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to cleaner, healthier beaches make this program possible. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on our coast and community!
kibc in the news
Thank you to our local media for helping spread the word about our Beachy Toy Recycling Program.
We appreciate your support in raising awareness and promoting cleaners, healthier beaches.