Third Avenue Clean Up Event

I Love A Clean San Diego is teaming up with the City of Chula Vista to host "Together Chula Vista: Third Avenue Street Sweep," a high impact cleanup, targeting neighborhood litter and debris.

The cleanup will take place on Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants will meet I Love A Clean San Diego staff on Third Avenue in the parking lot of O'Reilly's Auto Parts.

"Community cleanups do more than beautify our neighborhoods-they help prevent litter and other pollutants from entering our storm drains and reaching local waterways," said Marisa Soriano, Stormwater Program manager, with the City of Chula Vista's Stormwater Management Section. "Events like this give residents an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of our environment while building awareness of how everyday actions can help protect our waterways."

"Cleanups are a great way to foster community care and take a stand for the places we love to call home" said Kristin Banks, ILACSD Community Engagement Director. "Families, students and corporate teams all unite to make their neighborhoods greener, cleaner and more beautiful."

Volunteers will use buckets and grabbers to clean local streets and help prevent litter from traveling through local watersheds and entering the Pacific Ocean.

Cigarette butts, plastic bottle caps and snack wrappers are among the most littered items.

Event Details

• Individuals, families, corporate teams, and local clubs welcome

• Community service hours and court-ordered hours available for participants

• Buckets, grabbers, vests and gloves are provided. Volunteers encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and sun protection

Participants can register here.