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. Cancelleations will be shared to volunteers via text (those who sign up), on our apps newsfeed, and 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:
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 9/10 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Lyell Ave & Burrows St. — NW

Thursday 9/10 – 7:10pm – 8:10pm – Monroe & Oxford – SE
Friday 9/11 — 9:00–10:00 AM — W. Main & Henion St. — NW
Saturday 9/12 — 1:00–2:00 PM — W. Main & Reynolds — SW

Sunday 9/13 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Monroe & Meigs
Sunday 9/13 — 2:00–3:00 PM — Lake & Emerson — NW
Sunday 9/13 — 4:00–5:00 PM — Lyell & Mt. Read (Family First parking lot) — NW
Monday 9/14 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Winton & Blossom — SE
Tuesday 9/15 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Emerson & Norman — NW
Wednesday 9/16 — 5:30–6:30 PM — N. Clinton & Morrill St. — NE
Thursday 9/17 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Lake Ave & Lexington Ave — NW

Thursday 9/17 – 7:10pm – 8:10pm – Monroe & Oxford – SE
Friday 9/18 — 9:00–10:00 AM — Parcel 5 — Downtown
Sunday 9/20 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Monroe & Goodman – SE

Sunday 9/20 — 2:00–3:00 PM — Lake & Glendale Park — NW
Sunday 9/20 — 4:00–5:00 PM — Lyell Ave & Cameron St. — NW

Sunday 9/20 – 6pm – 7PM – 1st St. & Railroad – NE
Monday 9/21 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Walgreens, 1433 Culver Rd. — NE
Tuesday 9/22 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Electric Ave & Dewey Ave. — NW
Thursday 9/24 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Lyell Ave & Burrows St. — NW

Thursday 9/24 – 7:10pm – 8:10pm – Monroe & Union – SE
Friday 9/25 — 9:00–10:00 AM — Main & Culver — NE
Saturday 9/26 — 1:00–2:00 PM — N. Clinton & Andrews — Downtown
Sunday 9/27 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Monroe and Laburnam Crescent – SE

Sunday 9/27 — 2:00–3:00 PM — W. Main & Henion St. — NW
Sunday 9/27 — 4:00–5:00 PM — Genesee St. & Seward St. — SW
Monday 9/28 — 5:30–6:30 PM — S. Goodman & S. Clinton Ave. — SE
Tuesday 9/29 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Emerson & Norman — NW
Wednesday 9/30 — 5:30–6:30 PM — Main & Gibbs 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/

 

 

 

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The Psychology of Litter

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