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Durham Big Sweep 2023


  • Durham, NC United States (map)

Every October, groups from across Durham volunteer to pick up litter in their local neighborhoods, parks, and streams.

This is Durham's largest litter cleanup event of the year, coordinated by Keep Durham Beautiful, the City of Durham Public Works Department Stormwater and GIS Services Division, and the Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District, with help from many other partners.

Participating volunteers will receive trash bags, gloves, litter grabbers, and vests. The City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department and Durham County General Services assure that collected litter is properly recycled or sent to the landfill.

Register for one of the scheduled cleanups on our events page, or register your own group cleanup at the link below!

Earlier Event: September 30
Invasive Plant Removal at Forest Hills Park
Later Event: October 7
Merrick-Moore Community Cleanup