Don’t Miss the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup, September 19th

International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) – September 19, 2026

Since the mid-1980s, the Ocean Conservancy has partnered with volunteer organizations and individuals all over the world to hold ICC events annually to remove trash and debris from beaches and waterways. This year, they’ve partnered with Keep Brevard Beautiful to host several cleanups all over Brevard County this Saturday. Just choose the best one for you. See locations and times below.

Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) ICC Events

Saturday, September 19^th

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Cherie Down Park: 8330 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL

Val M. Steele Park:  3535 Florida A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL

Join STPS volunteers at Cherie Down Park or Val M. Steele Park for this ICC event. This is in addition to our regular monthly STPS Beach Cleanups. No registration required. Gloves, bags, pick-up tools available. When you return from the beach, please sign out in the Cleanup Log Book. For additional information or questions, please email: beachcleanup@seaturtlespacecoast.org.

Keep Brevard Beautiful ICC Events

Visit the Keep Brevard Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup 2026 website to see a list of cleanup event locations. Use the links below to find out more information about each event.

Playalinda Beach, Titusville, FL     8AM – NOON

Sandpoint Park, Titusville, FL     8AM – NOON

Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, FL     8 AM – NOON

Buchanan Ave Beach, Cape Canaveral, FL     9 AM – 11 AM

Jetty Park, Port Canaveral, FL     8 AM – NOON

4^th Street South, Cocoa Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Alan Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Sidney Fischer, Cocoa Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Pelican Beach Park, Satellite Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Ballard Park, Melbourne, FL     8 AM – 11 AM

Ocean Park, Melbourne Beach, FL     8 AM – NOON

Barrier Island Sanctuary, Melbourne Beach, FL     9 AM – 1 PM

MRC Lagoon House, Palm Bay, FL     9 AM – NOON

Stearns Point Park, Palm Bay, FL     8 AM – NOON

Castaways Point Park, Palm Bay, FL     8 AM – NOON

In addition, Waterway Warriors is holding ICC events at different locations from 8 AM to 10 AM. They recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes, a picker, and a bucket. For details, please visit their website at Waterway Warriors International Coastal Cleanup 2026.

More Information:

• Ocean Conservancy – International Coastal Cleanup
• Keep Brevard Beautiful – 2026 International Coastal Cleanup
• Waterway Warriors International Coastal Cleanup 2026
• STPS Video: “STPS Beach Cleanups – An Essential Part of Keeping Sea Turtles and Humans Healthy!”
• STPS blog article: “Beach Cleanups Make a Difference” by Andrea Jackson.

Thanks for Keeping Our Waterways Clean!