Community Cleanup Programs

The next community cleanup will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register to volunteer →

Picking up litter is a small effort that makes a big impact, helping make Fairfax City a cleaner and safer place.

Every fall and spring, the City of Fairfax organizes a community litter cleanup event where volunteers come together to reduce pollution, protect wildlife, beautify the community, raise awareness of plastic pollution, and bond with their community.

Community cleanup events are perfect for scout groups, community organizations, corporate groups, church groups, families, individuals, or students seeking service hours.

Spring Community Cleanup

The annual Spring Community Cleanup will take place on Sunday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Volunteer groups or their primary contact can meet at the ‘pit-stop’ at Van Dyck Park (3720 Blenheim Blvd) between 9 a.m. and noon to pick up supplies, snacks, and learn more about the harmful impacts of litter. From there, individuals and groups can proceed to a designated litter cleanup location or join urban forestry staff to remove invasive plants along the trail near Van Dyck Park at Belle's Bird Sanctuary.

Please pre-register for the community cleanup event. Registration closes a week in advance to ensure staff can assign locations to volunteers.

Register for the Spring Community Cleanup

Fall Community Cleanup

The date for the Fall Community Cleanup will be announced in late summer 2026.

Stormwater Utility Credit Program

City residents participating in community cleanup events are also eligible to apply for Stormwater Utility Credits; please visit the Stormwater Utility Credit Program webpage for more information.

Contact city staff with general questions or comments about the city's stormwater utility at stormwaterutility@fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-2578.

Community Cleanup Locations

Explore the maps below to discover recommended cleanup sites in the City of Fairfax and nearby convenient parking options. Whether you're volunteering solo or bringing a group, these locations provide ideal staging areas to help make our community cleaner, greener, and safer.

Other Ways to Volunteer

Visit our volunteer page for more opportunities to help the environment or join one of our regional partners in their efforts to reduce litter, restore habitats from invasive species, and preserve the health and safety of the watershed.

Participating in a stream cleanup or invasive removal event within the city's boundaries with a regional partner may qualify for Stormwater Utility Credits.