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)
Tuesday 6/16 • 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM • Clifford Ave & Revella St
Wednesday 6/17 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Norris Dr & Culver Rd
Thursday 6/18 • 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM • La Grange Park, corner of LaGrange Ave & Arborwood Ln
Friday 6/19 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • St. Joseph’s Park (118 Pleasant St)
Monday 6/22 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Tops (285 Upper Falls Blvd)
Wednesday 6/24 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Maplewood Dr & Redwood Rd
Friday 6/26 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center (75 Grover St)
Monday 6/29 • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM • Liberty Pole
Tuesday 6/30 • 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM • Lyell Ave & Avery St
NO CLEANUP EVENTS FROM JULY 1ST – JULY 5TH – NEXT CLEANUP WILL BE MONDAY. JULY 6TH AT 9:00AM
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
