Keep Collier Beautiful is excited to host the 40th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) scheduled on September 20, 2025. The community-wide cleanup will be held on several beaches and canals throughout Collier County.
In the 2024 ICC, over 1,300 volunteers registered for this community-wide cleanup, logging over nearly 4,000 total service hours to help clean Collier County’s beaches and waterways. They collected more than 460 trash bags of litter and debris from 19 locations. Every year, Keep Collier Beautiful welcomes a diverse group of elementary, high school, and college students seeking volunteer hours, boys’ and girls’ scouts, civic organizations, businesses, government offices, and other communities to participate in this event.
“The International Coastal Cleanup has seen consistent growth in volunteer participation over the past few years. This event has evolved into a true community movement, with families and organizations returning year after year and bringing new friends and neighbors. This growing enthusiasm demonstrates that Collier County residents genuinely care about preserving our natural treasures for future generations,” said Larry Berg, president of Keep Collier Beautiful.
The International Coastal Cleanup event was founded by the Ocean Conservancy, with local efforts being spearheaded by Keep Collier Beautiful and its partner organizations. The community-wide cleanup brings together volunteers, local businesses, and municipalities in support of Collier County’s unique environment. Through ongoing partnerships, Keep Collier Beautiful helps support litter prevention, education, and community cleanup programs year-round.
The 2025 ICC is made possible through the generous support of KCB annual sponsors including FDOT, Collier County, City of Naples, Florida Surfn Foundation, Walmart Foundation, Waste Management, Waste Pro, Waste Equip, Cascade, CrowderGulf LLC, Lilly Pulitzer, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Naples South, Marco Island Area Association of Realtors (MIAAOR), C2 Communications, and EK Consulting.
Interested site captains who would like to include their nearby beach or canal as cleanup locations should email Keep Collier Beautiful at keepcollierbeautiful2021@gmail.com to confirm participation. A final list of locations will be announced by August 18, 2025.
