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Help clean up the Earth!

September 19 – October 18, 2026

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29
teams

1,113
person-minutes spent cleaning

14
bags collected

331.3
pounds of trash collected

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Schedule

National Cleanup Day Party & Picnic — Saturday, September 19th, 2026

In partnership with Sustainable Resilient Longmont, we will be kicking off the cup with a greenway cleanup, recycling education, and celebration picnic.

Cleanup 9AM - 11AM at the Left Hand Creek Greenway. Registration not required to attend, but for up-to date information register here.

Kick-off / Appreciation Picnic to follow the clean up at Dickens Farm Nature Area, 11:30-1:30 PM. Games, face painting, food, and community fun! Join us to celebrate and kick-off this fun competition :)


Week 1: Recycling — September 19th – 26th

Cleanup Crew: Monday, September 21st, 5:30-6:30PM @ Martin St and Waste Diversion Center* learn more. Registration not required to attend.

After clean up hang @ Drifters, 624 Main St. (Karaoke opportunity starting at 7pm)

Green Girl Recycling Tour: Friday, September 25th, 10AM – 11AM learn more. Registration not required to attend.


Week 2: Zero Waste — September 27th – October 3rd

Boulder County Recycling Center Tour: Tuesday, September 29th, 10AM – 11:30AM. Spots are limited. Registration is required..

Cleanup Crew: Thursday, October 1st, 5:30-6:30PM @ Sugar Mill Road and N 119th St* learn more. Registration not required to attend.

After clean up hang @ Summit Tacos, 237 Collyer St.

Historic Trash Walk led by Elizabeth Beaudoin: Friday, October 2nd, 11AM. learn more. Registration not required to attend.

Meet @ Budget Home Supply parking lot*. Learn about the history of the Old Flour Mill, what happens when preservation is not prioritized, and what is to come in the future of this location.


Week 3: Compost — October 4th – 11th

Cleanup Crew: Monday, October 5th, 5:30-6:30PM @ 21st Ave and Pratt St.* learn more. Registration not required to attend.

After clean up hang @ Drifters, 624 Main St. (Karaoke opportunity starting at 7pm)

A1 Organics Tour: Tuesday, October 6th, 11AM – 3PM. Spots are limited. Registration is required.. Transportation is provided.


Week 4: Water — October 12th – 19th

Front Range Landfill Tour: Monday, October 12th, 11AM – 12PM. Meet us at the dump to tour what happens to our trash! learn more. Registration not required to attend.

Cleanup Crew: Wednesday, October 14th, 5:30-630PM @ Sugar Mill Road and N 119th St* learn more. Registration not required to attend.

After clean up hang @ Bricks on Main, 471 Main St.

Community Celebration: October 18th, 4:30PM - 7PM. Join us for a time of celebration! Everyone who participates in the cup will receive a prize. Raffle items will be given out throughout the evening together. Overall category winners will also win an award! Come cheer on the team who wins the annual Longmont Cleanup Cup trophy! Food, trash art, face painting, games, prizes, raffle, and so much joy! Join us :)


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