World Cleanup Day 2026: Local Action, Global Impact
More than 70 have cleanups already registered with River Cleanup. 32 countries represented so far. Thousands more people expected to join in the weeks ahead.
Why River Cleanup Starts Upstream
Discover how litter travels from streets to rivers, why prevention starts upstream, and how World Cleanup Day helps stop pollution before it reaches our waterways.
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When the Waters Recede, the Waste Remains
First field cleanup operation by the River Cleanup Response Unit following the late-May floods
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4 MILLION KILOGRAMS REMOVED ❗
River Cleanup and its global community have now recovered more than 4 million kilograms of waste from rivers and waterways around the world. This milestone represents years of action.
Indonesian Students Turn Plastic Awareness into Action
We developed global Plastic Clever Schools resources and tested them in 20 Indonesian schools. This collaboration with Common Seas is a milestone for education on plastic pollution.
River Cleanup invites you to “Send Dirty Pics”
We launched a bold new campaign developed together with marketing students from Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences: "Send Dirty Pics"