Save Our Shores

"A clean community thrives! I encourage every resident to join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the 2nd Annual Santa Cruz Countywide Community Clean-Up Day. Whether you pick up litter, organize a cleanup, beautify public spaces, or inspire others, your efforts make a real impact. Let’s work together for a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant community. Be part of the change in our community!"

Supervisor Felipe Hernandez

Become A Trash Talker!

 
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Eliminate litter, abandoned encampments, and dumping on roadways, waterways and agricultural land

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Educate and engage community, non-profits, schools, and local governments

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To improve the health, well-being, economic value and the beauty of our region

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Plastic production has already risen from two million tonnes in 1950 to about 475 million in 2022 – and it is expected to keep rising without extra measures.

This is illegal Dumping! Take usable items to appropriate locations.

"If you are a customer of GreenWaste, you qualify for four extra garbage setouts and three bulky items collected every calendar year as part of your service.
Call GreenWaste customer service to schedule these events."
– Beau Hawksford, County of Santa Cruz

Report Illegal Dumping

 
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Join Us! We've kept thousands of yards of garbage from entering our waterways and oceans.

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