Coastal Cleanup 2026

California Coastal Cleanup Day September 19th, 2026 from 9 am to noon at 2333 Powell Street, Emeryville CA 94608

Celebrate Emeryville's special shoreline on California's annual statewide Coastal Cleanup Day! Spend time outside, make new friends, and enjoy provided refreshments! Cleanup tools will be provided. No need to RSVP, just show up! Everyone is welcome. 

Bring your own reusable water bottle or cup, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and sun protection. 

Event Details 

🗓️When: Saturday, September 19th 2026

🕑Time: 9 am - 12 pm 

📍Where: 2333 Powell Street, Emeryville CA 94608

Getting There

Event Address

📍 2333 Powell Street, Emeryville CA 94608

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Special Directions

We will meet in the field directly next to Alameda County Fire Station No. 34 underneath the large Coastal Cleanup banner. Parking is limited along Powell Street, please consider alternative forms of transit or carpooling to the event. 

🚆BART Disembark at MacArthur Station. Proceed downstairs to 40th Street, and hop on the Emery-Go-Round Shellmound/Powell line. Disembark the Emery-Go-Round at 'The Police/Fire Station' stop. Proceed East to the Fire Station, the cleanup will be held in the adjacent field and is only a few steps away from the stop. 

🚌Emery-Go-Round Board the Shellmound/Powell line, and disembark at 'The Police/Fire Station' stop. Proceed East towards the Fire Station, the cleanup will be held in the adjacent field and is only a few steps away from the stop. 

🚲Bikeshare If using Lyft BayWheels bikeshare, proceed to 'Powell Street @ Commodore Drive' bikeshare station to dock. Proceed East towards the Fire Station, the cleanup will be held in the adjacent field.  

Other Considerations 

This event is partially held on unpaved, uneven bare ground covered in dry grass. The Marina Park Pathway (which volunteers traverse to collect trash) is paved and there is paved sidewalk along Powell Street. There will be an ADA accessible restroom on site, accessible from the sidewalk. 

What Should I Bring?

What Should I Bring? 

Please bring your own reusable water bottle and/or cup. In an effort to reduce waste at the cleanup, we will have a very limited number of disposable cups available upon request. 

Cleanup tools (trash grabbers, collection buckets, and gardening/work gloves) will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own cleanup tools, especially gardening/work gloves! 

What Should I Wear?

The shoreline can be breezy. Make sure to wear layers and sun protection. Wear closed-toe, flat, sturdy shoes. No sandals, heels, or flip-flops please!