We Have a Variety of Cleanups That Help You to Heal the Bay

If you want to help protect the ocean you love from pollution, Heal the Bay can help. From volunteering with your friends and family at one of our monthly beach cleanups, choosing your favorite beach for a year of cleanups, to helping orchestrate an event for your own company, there are many ways you can help.

Nothin' But Sand Schedule

• July 20: Will Rogers State Beach
• Aug. 17: Playa del Rey - Toes Beach
• Oct. 19: Venice Beach
• Nov. 16: Will Rogers State Beach
• Not scheduled for December due to the holidays

More About Cleanups

• Beach Cleanup Guide
• Cleanup Information Packet
• Waiver & Liability Form
• Visit the California Coastal Commission to learn about statewide programs
• Questions? Call Eveline Bravo at 310.451.1500 x148

Our Corporate Healers

• AmWINS
   
• Disney Voluntears 
• Ebay  
  
• Ernst & Young        
• Feit Electric             
• Adconian Media Group
• Amgen
• AOL
• B2 Studios
• Dimensional Fund Advisors
• Dogeared
• Feit Electric
• Goldman Sachs
• Grant Thornton
• Hybrid Apparel
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Los Angeles Kings Care Foundation
• The Lukens Company
• Macerich
• Northrop Grumman
• NZK Productions
• PVH
• Russell Reynolds Associates
• Viceroy
• Yahoo

Report Pollution

• Report pollution - call your city

Learn About Pollution

• Urban runoff is the largest source of pollution to Southern California’s coastal waters.
• Plastic trash comprises 60-80% of all marine debris.
• Our Marine Debris Database tracks what is picked up at cleanups.
• Our Beach Report Card grades over 500 West Coast beaches for water quality.

Nothin’ But Sand

• Third Saturday of each month with new summer hours 10 a.m.-noon.
• Open to the public.
• If you’re bringing more than 10 volunteers, call us the week prior to the cleanup to insure available supply quantities.
• To reduce your wait time in line, download and sign your liability waiver now.
• Nothin' But Sand is the only event at which we verify service hours.
• Check the sidebar on the right or the Events Calendar for scheduled locations.
• Special thanks to our Nothin' But Sand sponsors: 99¢ Only Stores and REI.

Adopt-A-Beach

• Requires a commitment of 3 cleanups in one year.
• You choose the location, date and time, but we require a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice in order to be able to accommodate.
• All groups must have at least 10 participants.
• A volunteer or staff speaker will meet you either before the cleanup date or at the beach day of to provide cleanup supplies and instruction.
• Once you know your three chosen dates submit your request online.

Corporate Healer Beach Cleanup

• Build corporate spirit, feature specific brand(s) and promote your company's environmental stewardship and volunteer efforts.
• Choose from the available levels of Corporate Healers Sponsorship and benefits. 
• Enjoy a private branded experience, tailored for an exclusive beach cleanup with your peers.
• Give your team the chance to help conserve our coastal resources after receiving an educational presentation.
• Cleanup at one of our recommended beach sites (Dockweiler, Playa del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica), or choose your own site for a flexible event.
• Receive one-time access to the Heal the Bay logo for use on any outreach or promotional materials (press releases, mailers, posters, t-shirts, hats, giveaways, etc.).
• Submit your request online at least three weeks in advance of your preferred date for us to accommodate.
• For more information, contact us and ask for Eveline or Nina.

One-Time Beach Cleanups

• Limited to Wednesdays ONLY and the third Saturday of each month.
• Available at selected beaches (Will Rogers, Santa Monica, Venice, Dockweiler or Manhattan) by appointment only.
• Open time slots are 9:00 am*, 10:00am, 12:00pm*, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm*.
• You must have at least 10 participants in your group.
• A volunteer or staff speaker will meet you at the beach to provide cleanup supplies and instruction for the day.
• Space is limited. To check availability, contact us, ask for Eveline.

*Limited Slots Available

Coastal Cleanup Day

• The largest volunteer day on the planet.
• Takes place the third Saturday of every September.
• Heal the Bay coordinates more than 60 beach, inland, dive and kayak cleanup sites in L.A. County for all to participate.
• Learn about the next Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 21, 2013.

The Details

Enrollment Requirements

Each person absolutely must have a signed waiver to participate in a beach cleanup. You can sign them onsite, but please remember to send your child with a pre-signed waiver if you aren’t going to be at the cleanup.

Parking

To secure discounted parking fees at Los Angeles County Beaches ONLY, you must make arrangements prior to your scheduled beach cleanup date(s) by contacting "Parking Concepts Inc." at (310) 821-1081 or you will be required to pay the posted rates. Parking without a permit will result in a citation.

The cost is reduced to 50% of the Early Bird Rate. The early bird rate applies regardless of the time of arrival and school buses are three times this amount.  Please note that payment must be made with P.C.I. much prior to the requested date.

In all City operated beaches and parking lots you are required to pay the full posted rates. This includes (but is not limited to) Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and San Pedro. Parking without proper permission will result in a citation.

What to Wear and Bring

Of course, you should always wear sunscreen and a hat. You need to wear closed-toe shoes, to make sure you don’t step on anything sharp, and make sure to bring plenty of water – preferably in a reusable bottle.

How to Stay Safe

Sometimes at beach cleanups we find sharp or dangerous items. Never pick up anything that looks like it could be medical waste or broken glass, any kinds of needles or weapons, or any dead animal. Alert your cleanup captain or a lifeguard. Don’t approach any wild animal, even if it seems sick or injured. And always be careful—watch your footing on rocks and never turn your back on the waves.