It’s easy to participate! Simply follow the steps below, and you’re on your way to having a great time at Vacaville’s Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day!

1. Select a location. Cleanups will be held at Centennial Park, Leisure Town Road and the Biking/Walking path along Alamo Creek. Simply show up at Centennial Park or call in advance to register for one of the other cleanup locations by calling (707) 469-6400. To participate outside of Solano County, please call 800-COAST-4U or visit the Coastal Commission’s website at www.coastal.ca.gov.

2. Print & sign the waiver form. Everybody who joins us for Coastal Cleanup Day is required to sign a waiver.  Although we’ll have waivers at each cleanup location, your check-in will be smoother and faster if you arrive with your signed waiver. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have the appropriate liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian before participating in a creek cleanup. Please view & print a waiver, have it signed today, and bring it with you on Coastal Cleanup Day!

3. Be Prepared. Bring or wear sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Water and snacks will be provided.

4. Go to the site and Check-In. When you arrive at the cleanup site, look for the site captains located at the check-in table with a Coastal Cleanup poster. If you haven’t brought a signed waiver,  you will need to sign one. The site captain will give your group a site orientation, review safety instructions, hand out gloves, and distribute a data card to tally the items you collect, and trash bags. Volunteers will be working in teams of three to five.

5. Collect Data & Pick up Trash. Data collection is important. Your data goes into The Ocean Conservancy’s international database, which is used to identify the sources of debris and to help devise solutions to the marine debris problem. Be sure to return trash, recyclables, and your data card to the site captain after the cleanup.