Sustainable Summer Cleanup Kickoff 2026 6.28.2026

Come out to participate in Plastic Ocean Project's Sustainable Summer Cleanup Kickoff for our June Adopt A Highway! This cleanup will begin a summer-long movement to reduce plastic pollution and make more sustainable choices while enjoying the sunshine.

Come help cleanup along HWY 421! This location is on the way to the New Hanover County Landfill and is in desperate need of a cleanup. When trash is not tied down properly, this can cause debris to be strewn on the road way. This is not only bad for the environment, but can also be a hazard for motorists.

For this event, we will have some volunteers will help focus on removing debris from North Terminal Road.

Since 2020, Plastic Ocean Project has removed 13,058.5 pounds of trash from this stretch of Highway 421, resulting in the planting of 522 trees through our Trees4Trash program.

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Where: Cape Fear Catamarans

(2102 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401)

When: Sunday, June 28th from 10 am to 12 pm

Important:

All of the cleanup supplies (Gloves, safety vests, and bags) will be provided by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Plastic Ocean Project will provider grabbers to pick up trash.

*Volunteers are asked to wear closed toed shoes, pants, and to bring water

Before the cleanup all participants are required to view this short safety video from the NCDOT:

https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/adoptahighway/Pages/safety-videos.aspx

If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, a parent/guardian will need to fill our the NCDOT form. This form needs to be provided the day of the cleanup!

Please read:

Notice: Any volunteer under the age of 16 is REQUIRED to be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Plastic Ocean Project's Activity Waiver and Liability Release Form. You will be prompted during the sign up to digitally sign the waiver.

**A hard copy of the Liability waiver is required to be signed in person before participating in the cleanup

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Sustainable Summer Cleanup Kickoff 2026

Help cleanup along HWY 421!