The Palms Hotel & Spa | International Coastal Cleanup

Ocean trash is a serious pollution problem that affects the health of people, wildlife and local economies. Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways by participating in International Coastal Cleanup. 

We will provide garbage bags, data collection cards, sunscreen, insect repellent, community service hours certificate, and a giveaway goodie bag!   

Where possible, please have guests in your party RSVP individually so we can ensure they get all information and details about the event.  

Volunteers should:

• Wear comfortable clothes. 
• Sunglasses and hat are highly recommended
• Bring gloves (we suggest reusable working, gardening or dish gloves that you can pick up at the grocery store/home depot)
• Bring your own reusable drink container. Let’s reduce waste and refuse single-use disposable plastic water bottles, when possible.
• **If you are under 18 and coming without a parent or guardian, you must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver below in advance. A parent or guardian is required to accompany a minor under the age of 15. There needs to be one adult for every 5 children. Download Waiver  Volunteers must check-in and sign waivers before any materials (bags, cards, or gift bags can be distributed) 

Before the event, download the Ocean Conservancy's CleanSwell app to log, tally and measure the impact of your cleanup.  With Clean Swell, the data you collect will upload to Ocean Conservancy’s global ocean trash database in real time. It’s easier and more fun than using the paper data cards! You can download the app here:

iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/clean-swell/id985692119?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.oceanconservancy.cleanswell

PLEASE NOTE:

• Meeting point on the day of the event will be on the beach on 30th street.
• Valet parking is available at $29. On-street parking is available as well as a public lot on 27th street. Walking, biking, public transportation, and car-pooling are encouraged.
• We will provide community service hours for participants.

**New for this year, the Miami version of the official 2017 International Coastal Cleanup t-shirt, with this year’s whales shark design is for sale, and can be pre-ordered up until 1 week before the cleanup if you wish to have it to wear on the day of.  Shirts are $9 + s/h  Order online here:   Shirt sales will remain online through the end of November.