Join your fellow islanders for the 2024 Spring Great Islands Clean-up on Saturday, April 20!
This year, we rally behind the EARTHDAY.org theme Planet vs. Plastics!
The Great Islands Clean-up, organized bi-annually every Spring and Fall, is a collaborative effort led by the County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship Solid Waste Program in partnership with Orcas Recycling Services, Lautenbach Recycling, Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, San Juan Sanitation, Friends of the San Juans, the Stewardship Network of the San Juans, and numerous individual, business, and service group volunteers. The event is made possible through funding from the WA Department of Ecology’s Community Litter Cleanup Program.
Over 2 Tons of Litter Collected During the Spring 2024 Great Islands Clean-up!
In a powerful demonstration of unity and environmental responsibility, 282 dedicated volunteers banded together on April 20 for the Spring Great Islands Clean-up spanning Orcas, San Juan, Shaw, Lopez, Stuart, Decatur, Waldron, and Yellow Islands. Their collaborative efforts resulted in the impressive removal of 4,679 pounds of litter from 272 miles of island roads and beaches. Amazing!
Look at your impact over time. In the past three years, we have collectively gathered 18,337 pounds of plastic and debris removed from local beaches, roadways and environments. Way to go! Thank you so much for all your hard work.
