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: FacebookInstagramLinkedInReddit

For questions call or text 585-577-4820 or email info@walkingforrochester.org.

To sign up to volunteer click here:
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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)

Thursday, July 30, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Genesee St. & Seward St. (SW)

Monday, August 3, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Boswell St. & Glide St., Southwest

Tuesday, August 4, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Liberty Pole, Downtown

Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Lyell Ave. & Burrows St., Northwest

Friday, August 7, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Susan B. Anthony House (17 Madison St., Rochester, NY 14608), Southwest

Saturday, August 8, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Merriman Playground, Southeast

Sunday, August 9, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Alexander St. & S. Clinton Ave., Southeast

Sunday, August 9, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Clifford Ave. & Maria St., Northwest

Sunday, August 9, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Campbell St. & Barker St., Northwest

Monday, August 10, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monroe Ave. & Goodman St., Southeast

Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Lyell Ave. & Cameron St., Northwest

Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, East Ave. & Broadway, Downtown

Thursday, August 13, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Avenue D & Conkey Ave., Northeast

Saturday, August 15, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 644 Titus Ave., Northeast

Sunday, August 16, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Lake Ave. & Lexington Ave., Northwest

Sunday, August 16, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, N. Clinton Ave. & Sullivan St., Northeast

Monday, August 17, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Bay St. & Goodman St., Northeast

Tuesday, August 18, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Lake Ave. & Glendale Park, Northwest

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, W. Main St. & Jefferson Ave., Southwest

Thursday, August 20, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, W. Main St. & Henion St., Southwest

Friday, August 21, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, East Ave. & Alexander St., Southeast

Saturday, August 22, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Cleanup on the Water – Genesee Waterways Center (with Pizza), Southeast

Saturday, August 22, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Amtrak Station ROC (Central Ave. & Joseph Ave.), Downtown

Sunday, August 23, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, S. Plymouth Ave. & Flint St., Southwest

Sunday, August 23, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, N. Clinton Ave. & Morrill St., Northeast

Monday, August 24, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, East Ave. & Winton Rd., Southeast

Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Exchange Blvd. & Plymouth Ave., Downtown

Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Emerson St. & Glide St., Northwest

Thursday, August 27, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Genesee St. & Orleans St., Southwest

Sunday, August 30, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Monroe Ave. & Meigs St., Southeast

Sunday, August 30, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Culver Rd. & Atlantic Ave., Southeast

 

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/

 

 

 

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