St. Johns River State College:Annual New Years Trash Bash Beach Cleanup

Join us for our annual New Years Trash Bash Beach Cleanup 2025 In-Person!

In partnership with St. Johns County as part of their Get Hooked Anti-Litter Initiative, SJR State is pleased to announce the 2025 New Years Trash Bash Beach Cleanup! Volunteers can select from among 8 locations to check-in and clean the beach!

Micklers Landing: CR 203, Ponte Vedra Beach

GTMNERR South Beach: 2200 South Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach

Surfside Park: 3070 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine 32084

Vilano Beach: Vilano Rd., St. Augustine

Anastasia State Park

The Pier at St. Augustine Beach

Crescent Beach: Cubbedge Rd., St. Augustine

Fort Matanzas Beach: Fort Matanzas Beach Ramp Rd., St. Augustine

Volunteers needed: 50 minimum, 500 maximum

Skills/abilities required of volunteers: Walking in soft sand, standing, bending over, carrying less than 50lbs, and being outside in the elements. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and reusable water bottle. Children must be supervised by an adult or guardian at all times.

Volunteers must sign-in at the location on the day of the event and sign the countys Hold Harmless agreement - copies will be provided at the event or you can review and print the agreement below.

A table will be set up at each location for volunteers to sign-in and get supplies. Signs will be posted directing volunteers to the location.

Online registration closes 12 hours before the event. Online registration is optional but if the event is cancelled due to weather, we will email those who registered online.

Project Coordinators: Christina Will, St. Johns River State College and Rebecca L. Howell, St. Johns County Public Works