
Hillsborough River & Coastal Cleanup!
Apart of the International Coastal Cleanup - Hosted by Ocean Conservancy
SIGN UP TO LEAD A SITE
Please fill out the request form below if you are interested in leading your own cleanup site for the Hillsborough River & Coastal Cleanup (HRCC). Sites are provided on a first-come-first-served basis for this cleanup day. The Site Captain (site leader) should be the one to fill out the form to receive all information and cleanup supplies from KTBB staff.
For additional questions, please email environment@keeptbb.org
Saturday, September 19, 2026 is HRCC Day!
Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful on our annual Hillsborough River and Coastal cleanup event. It is a great opportunity for the community to come together and make positive impact on our coastlines, marine habitats, and environment. Volunteers can help remove litter and debris from the river and coastal areas, improving the health and beauty of these important natural resources. Each piece of trash collected is a step towards a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Join us for a day of fun and meaningful work!
Click the link below to register for one of KTBB's Public Cleanup Sites, where you can meet our staff. KTBB will also bring all cleanup supplies needed and volunteers will have the opportunity to receive a free event shirt and giveaways!


















































HRCC 2025 Recap
1,218 Volunteers
74 Cleanup Sites
23,515 Pounds Collected
The Hillsborough River and Coastal Cleanup was a powerful community effort that brought together 1,218 dedicated volunteers at 74 cleanup sites throughout Hillsborough County. Participants included families, students, local organizations, and city officials—all united by a common goal: to protect and preserve the region’s waterways and natural habitats. Thanks to their collective efforts, a staggering 23,515 pounds of trash were removed from the county’s rivers and coastal areas.