Our Program

Community Cleanups

Let’s Keep Our Community Clean.

After working to reduce our waste production, the next step is to pick up after our fellow humans. Walking for a few hours to remove litter is an easy action, but it has a huge impact! Let’s work together to give our community a fighting chance.

Our Corner hosts many community and beach cleanups throughout the year. To participate in an upcoming event, checkout our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

"By 2050, ocean plastic will outweigh all of the ocean's fish."
— The Ocean Conservancy

Host a Cleanup!

Our Corner will provide your group with the resources necessary to complete your very own cleanup in Escambia County.

If there are less than 12 participants, it is not necessary for a staff member to accompany your group, unless requested.

Plan in Advance

Our cleanup equipment is lent out on a first-scheduled, first-served basis so it is highly recommended to coordinate with us at least one month in advance. The most popular spot that is requested is Pensacola Beach.

Schedule Your Cleanup

Call us at 850-438-1178 or email us at volunteer@OurCornerEscambia.org to express your interest. Please provide the date, time, requested location, and the estimated number of volunteers that will be in attendance.

Choose Your Location

Typically, Our Corner will suggest areas in need of constant cleanup attention within the county that are recommended by our Litter Crew. Beach cleanups are the most popular and can provide stunning scenery and lots of vitamin D, but also require more intense safety precautions. These regulations are outlined here.

Already have a cleanup scheduled?

Take a look through this article to learn what to expect!

Private Cleanup Suggested Sponsorship

We count on the financial support of our community to continue our important work for a cleaner and more beautiful community.

If you have a group of 12 or more participants for a cleanup, click to view our sponsorship packages and have your cleanup facilitated by Our Corner.

Benefits include:

Cleanup facilitation by Our Corner staff
Delivery of all necessary equipment
Shout out on our social media pages
Free reusable metal water bottles for each participant
Our Corner swag including hats and t-shirts
and more!

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Annual International Cleanup Events

June

World Oceans Day Cleanup

World Oceans Day Cleanup is an annual movement, during World Ocean’s Month, that encourages communities around the world to protect these important waters by cleaning up their coastlines. Our Corner proudly participates in this event, taking place on a Saturday in June.

September

International Coastal Cleanup

Organized by the Ocean Conservancy, International Coastal Cleanup is the largest annual global cleanup effort to remove litter from our beloved beaches. Our Corner does our part by hosting a cleanup each year in September in partnership with Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation.

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"Every minute, one garbage truck of plastic is dumped into our oceans."
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— Earth Day Network