Hey Cleaner Upper!

Thanks for signing up for our cleanup. See below for information.

When:
The fourth Saturday of the month
Dunes Beach from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Please print out your parking pass here first.

Please bring reusable gloves if you have them! Tip: Gardening gloves work great. 

Location:
Meet us at the South end of Dunes Beach in Half Moon Bay. Just look for our “Sea Hugger table”. We will be there from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Parking at Dunes Beach:
This is a State Beach, which means parking is not free. Please print this parking pass for free parking!
Be sure to lock your car, and keep your belongings secure.
Carpool/ride your bike if you are able!

Before attending our clean up, please download the Clean Swell app and enter “Sea Hugger” in the group name! This app helps us collect data during our clean up, which helps pass laws and needed policy to reduce plastic production. We will explain how to use it when you arrive.

Faq’s

1. Is there water/food at the cleanup?
   We will not have water or food available unless otherwise specified. Please BYO filled water bottle and snacks if needed. There are markets close by, like Spangler’s Market!

2. What happens to the trash after the cleanup?
   The trash is counted and tracked for data, which is then used for petitions, grants, brand audits, and to better understand the impact of single-use plastic items. Once the data is collected, the trash is sent to the landfill, unless otherwise kept for display and educational purposes.

3. Are collected items recycled?
   Unfortunately these items are considered “contaminated” and our local recycler will not accept contaminated items as they cannot be recycled into new products.

4. Do I avoid any litter?
   Yes! Please do not touch syringes; alive, dead or injured marine species; human or animal waste, or any objects that are too heavy or large for you to carry on your own. Please be careful when reaching into bushes, and be sure you can see the object before you grab it. Please avoid touching seaweed, shells, feathers, or any natural debris.

5. Are the beaches safe?
   San Mateo County beaches are known for hosting large swell and sneaker waves. Please do not turn your back on the ocean, keep an eye on children at all times, and watch for changes in the tide as water levels rise and fall. You can learn more about ocean safety here.