April 18: Great Islands Clean-Up!

Spring has arrived in the islands! Rain or shine, we're gathering friends and neighbors on Saturday, April 18, for our first Great Islands Clean-Up of 2026.

The Great Islands Clean-Up is a twice-annual volunteer extravaganza across San Juan County, when island residents and visitors come together to clean up our shared beaches and roadways. Litter collected is then thrown away for free at the Lopez Dump! Participate as an individual or form a group and pick a route to walk together.

Event Schedule & Details — Lopez

• 10–11 AM — CHECK IN @ Lopez Village Park (Lopez Rd & Tower Dr)

  Check in, pick a route, stock up on supplies, and share a cup of complementary coffee or tea before heading out. Some supplies will also be available for pick-up at Islandale Grocery (first come, first served).

• 12–2 PM — DROP OFF @ The Lopez Dump (2419 Fisherman Bay Rd)

  Bring litter and supplies to the Dump, following signs for "GICU." We'll weigh your collection and log the location & distance where you cleaned up!

• 3-4 PM — CELEBRATE w/ Youth Conservation Corps @ The Galley

  Participants are welcome to join us and the YCC at The Galley for a brief gathering and celebration following the event, light bites provided by The Galley crew. Please RSVP during check-in so we can provide them with an accurate headcount; space is limited!

Want to plan your route ahead of time?

Email Sarah Reeves, LSWDD Volunteer Coordinator, at sarahr@lopezsolidwaste.org.

For details about GICU events on other islands, visit plasticfreesalishsea.org/event.