Two Coastal Cleanups Hit Ormond Beach This Month: Here's How to Join

The Sanchez Park cleanup kicks off at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19. Volunteers typically work in small teams collecting litter and debris along the park's waterfront areas, with supplies like gloves and trash bags generally provided on-site for anyone who shows up without their own.

A second cleanup is happening the same morning at 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., along the Granada Approach to the beach, also starting at 8 a.m. Given the overlapping start times, residents will need to pick one location or the other, though both serve the same goal of keeping Ormond Beach's waterways and shoreline clean ahead of the fall and winter tourist season.

Coastal cleanups like these aren't just about aesthetics. Debris and litter that accumulate along parks and beach approaches often end up in the Halifax River or the ocean, where they can affect local wildlife, including the sea turtles that nest along Volusia County's beaches every year. Community cleanup events are one of the more direct, hands-on ways residents can have an immediate, visible impact on the health of the coastline they live near.

Both events are typically organized through local volunteer networks and conservation groups active in the area. Residents interested in joining are encouraged to check the event listings on the city's calendar or local community Facebook groups for exact meeting points, sign-up details, and any last-minute updates.

Whether you're a regular volunteer or looking for your first time getting involved, cleanup days like these are a low-commitment way to meet neighbors and take pride in the place you call home; and Ormond Beach Buzz would love to see your photos from either event.