
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)
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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