
Master List below!
All volunteers must complete a one time seasonal waiver, either online (Click link here) or at the event. Anyone under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
Events may be canceled due to weather. Updates will be shared on our social media only, typically at least 2 hours in advance: Facebook – Instagram – LinkedIn – Reddit
For questions call or text 585-577-4820 or email info@walkingforrochester.org.
To sign up to volunteer click here:
https://links.walkingforrochester.org/widget/form/Q47Nt9QEMWrhrNFxpmeC?notrack=true
More information about these events: (Cleanup Overview)
Cleanups by Quadrant
Northwest (NW) —–> https://walkingforrochester.org/nw-cleanup-events/
Northeast (NE) —–> https://walkingforrochester.org/ne-cleanup-events/
Southwest (SW) —–> https://walkingforrochester.org/sw-cleanup-events/
Southeast (SE) —–> https://walkingforrochester.org/se-cleanup-events/
Downtown —–> https://walkingforrochester.org/downtown-cleanup-events/
2026 Master List (all cleanups in order by date)
Monday May 11th – 10am to 11am
Corner of S. Plymouth Ave and Troup St
Downtown – Come Help the Houseless!
Tuesday May 12 – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Corner of Monroe Ave and Meigs St
SE
Wednesday May 13th – 9am to 10am
Walgreens, 1433 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
NE
Thursday May 14th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
La Grange Park, corner of LaGrange Ave and Arborwood Ln
NW
Friday May 15th – 9am to 10am
Corner of Genesee St and S. Plymouth Ave
SW
Saturday May 16th – 4pm to 5pm
Roxie Ann Sinkler R Center, 75 Grover St, Rochester, NY 14611
SW
Sunday May 17th – 12pm to 1pm
Fireplace Fashions, 1936 Hudson Ave.
NE
Sunday May 17th – 2pm to 3pm
Corner of S. Clinton Ave and Alexander St
SE
Sunday May 17th – 4pm to 5pm
Ridge Donut, 1600 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
NE
Monday May 18th – 9am to 10am
Corner of Dewey Ave and Driving Park
NW
Tuesday May 19th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Corner of Jefferson Ave and Flint St
SW
Wednesday May 20th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Exchange Blvd and Plymouth Ave (Team 1)
Downtown
Corporate Chase Challenge – RSVP for this event please here: (Link)
Wednesday May 20th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Main St Bridge (Team 2)
Downtown
Corporate Chase Challenge – RSVP for this event please here: (Link)
Thursday May 21th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Corner of Mt. Hope Ave and Elmwood Ave
SE
Sunday May 24th – 2pm to 3pm
Corner of Clifford Ave and Revella St
NW
Sunday May 24th – 4pm to 5pm
Corner of Genesee St and Arnett Blvd
SW
Tuesday May 26th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Corner of Scio St and Lyndhurst St
NE
Wednesday May 27th – 9am to 10am
Corner of Calihan Park and Lyell Ave
NW
Thursday May 28th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Corner of East Ave and Alexander Ave
SE
Friday May 29th – 9am to 10am
First Street Park, 136 1st St, Rochester, NY 14605
NE
Saturday May 30th – 4pm to 6pm
Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave
SW – Cleanup on the Water
Sunday May 31st – 2pm to 3pm
ALDI, 400 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608
NW
Sunday May 31st – 4pm to 5pm
Corner of N. Clinton Ave and Andrews St
Downtown
Find Cleanup Events by Quadrant of Rochester, NY
Northwest (NW)
https://walkingforrochester.org/nw-cleanup-events/
Northeast (NE)
https://walkingforrochester.org/ne-cleanup-events/
Southwest (SW)
https://walkingforrochester.org/sw-cleanup-events/
Southeast (SE)
https://walkingforrochester.org/se-cleanup-events/
Downtown
https://walkingforrochester.org/downtown-cleanup-events/
WFR
The Psychology of Litter
Your environment plays a key role in how you interact with it. An area that already has litter is more likely to be littered again, while an area without litter is far less likely to be littered. Clean areas stay clean, while littered areas attract more litter.
Clean areas stay clean
Littered areas attract more litter
