Charles River Cleanup
Join us on Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th from
10am – 12pm for the
25th Annual Charles River Cleanup!
Registration for this year’s cleanup is open NOW. Scroll down to learn more and register for this event. For more information, visit charlesrivercleanup.org, or email Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator, Molly Ryan, at volunteers@esplanade.org.
About the Charles River Cleanup
Every year the Charles River Cleanup recruits over 3,000 volunteers who come together to remove trash from the Charles River and the Muddy River. Thanks to our local partners who work in different areas of the river, the cleanup helps to maintain all 80 miles of the Charles River and the 1,100 acres of the Emerald Necklace Park surrounding the Muddy River. In 2023, we removed the equivalent of 240 bags of trash from Charles River Esplanade – roughly 4,200 pounds of trash. Volunteers report a sense of pride knowing that their efforts will have an impact on the entire river ecosystem.
The cleanup builds on a national effort as part of the American Rivers National River Cleanup, which to date has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from American waterways. From 2016 to 2019, the Annual Charles River Cleanup was recognized by American Rivers for “the Most Pounds of Trash Collected” and “Most Volunteers Mobilized.”
Registration
Individuals
Friends, families, and Charles River neighbors are welcome to sign up for the Charles River Cleanup below starting on 2/1. Individuals are encouraged to participate alone or with friends and family. We suggest a donation of $10 per person to cover the cost of materials and coordination. Please note that the registration for this event fills up quickly. Folks who cannot sign up for the Charles River Cleanup can join our waitlist.
Corporate Groups, Large Institutions, and Small Non-Profits
We welcome corporate groups, large institutions, and small non-profits to register for the Charles River Cleanup. Once we receive your request, our team will follow up confirming availability and next steps.
Please note that the Charles River Cleanup is a complex event that requires materials and coordination from all the Cleanup’s partners. Because of this, we ask our corporate and large institutions to support our management of this great event with a tax-deductible donation to the organization hosting your work site. All supporters will be featured on our website, biweekly newsletter, and will be featured in our annual report. Furthermore, sponsors with a donation greater than $10,000 will be featured on the charlesrivercleanup.org website.
Small non-profits and community groups please reach out to learn more about our suggested donations.
Corporate & Large Institution Donation
| Group Size | Donation Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 – 10 Volunteers | $2,000 |
| 11 – 20 Volunteers | $4,000 |
| 21 – 30 Volunteers | $6,000 |
| 31 – 40 Volunteers | $8,000 |
| 41 – 50 Volunteers | $10,000 |
| 51 – 60 Volunteers | $12,000 |
| 61 – 70 Volunteers | $14,000 |
Logistics
Thank you to the groups who participated in the 2023 Cleanup
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Kleinfelder
Beam Therapeutics
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
Boston Children’s Hospital Young Professionals
PwC
Boston Rotary Club
SS&C Eze
Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section Young Member Groups
Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts
Boston Terps Alumni
The Henry Price Lodge A.F. & A.M
Environments for Health Architecture (e4h)
The Langham, Boston
Gensler
University of Michigan Club of Greater Boston
HGA
University of Tulsa Alumni Association – Boston Club
Jetblue
Wayfair
Thank you to Our Partners
