September 12, 2026 · Ormond Beach Buzz

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

By Staff report

A gloved volunteer picking up a plastic bottle from the sand while others collect litter along the shoreline. — Stock photo

Residents looking for an easy way to give back this September have two chances on the same morning. Coastal cleanups are set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at Sanchez Park and along Granada Approach.

The short version
Both cleanups happen Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at 8 a.m.
Sanchez Park volunteers work the park's waterfront areas; gloves and bags are generally provided on-site.
The second site is 21 Ocean Shore Blvd. along the Granada Approach to the beach.
Debris from parks and beach approaches often ends up in the Halifax River or the ocean, affecting local wildlife.
Check the city calendar or local community groups for meeting points and sign-up details.

Ormond Beach residents looking for an easy way to give back this September have two chances to do it on the same morning. Coastal cleanup events are scheduled Saturday, Sept. 19, at both Sanchez Park and along Granada Approach, part of a broader wave of cleanup efforts happening across Volusia and Flagler counties this fall.

Sanchez Park Coastal Cleanup

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.

Granada Approach Coastal Cleanup

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.

Why It Matters

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.

How to Get Involved

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.

Sources

Reported by Staff report for Ormond Beach Buzz. Candidate filings, precinct details and voting information come from the City of Ormond Beach.

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