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Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(1) Beach Cleanup - thus far to date
Total Trash removed: 6.76lbs

Feb 21, 2026 Big Beach & Island Cleanup

Location: Beaches from Duck to Buxton, Roanoke Island, and Wanchese - you choose where you want to help!
Saturday 9:30AM-1:00PM
This regional cleanup is part of the Outer Banks’ Thrive Month efforts to keep our beaches healthy, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone. Volunteers are asked to register in advance so event organizers can ensure all beach accesses are covered.
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Previous Beach Cleanup Events

Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(1) Beach Cleanup - thus far to date
Total Trash removed: 6.76lbs

Jan 1-Dec 31, 2024 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(12) Beach Cleanups
Total Trash removed: 124.26lbs
Due to medical/health problems we've not been able to perform our regular beach cleanups.

Jan 1-Dec 31, 2023 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(29) Beach Cleanups
Total Trash removed: 281.97lbs

Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(29) Beach Cleanups
Total Trash removed: 328lbs

Jan 1-Dec 31, 2021 beachpreserver Beach Cleanup

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(48) Beach Cleanups
Total Trash removed: 220lbs

The majority of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach Cleanups performed by Beach Preserver are done at this map location.

OBX Beach Cleanups 2026

Previous Beach Cleanup Events