Upcoming Cleanups
One person can make a difference. Become one of our team of over 5,000 volunteers to remove over 1 million lbs. of trash from the Tennessee River watershed. There are plenty of chances listed in below to take part in this urgent work!
Also: Click HERE to jump to our annual river cleanup series!
Bristol, va -
january 23, 2026
We’re proud to work with TVA in a multi-cleanup effort to remove a massive illegal tire dump. This will be the 2nd cleanup following the original where 109 tires were removed in December 2025. We estimate there are at least 600 tires dumped at the site that is adjacent to the area’s new Mendota Trail that connects Bristol, Va. to Mendota, Va. The stream running through the area eventually feeds into the North Fork Holston River, which is a tributary of the Tennessee River.
Bristol, va -
january 29, 2026
We’re proud to work with TVA in a multi-cleanup effort to remove a massive illegal tire dump. This will be the 3rd cleanup following the original where 109 tires were removed in December 2025. We estimate there are at least 600 tires dumped at the site that is adjacent to the area’s new Mendota Trail that connects Bristol, Va. to Mendota, Va. The stream running through the area eventually feeds into the North Fork Holston River, which is a tributary of the Tennessee River.
vonore, tn -
february 8, 2026
We will kick off the 6th annual Cherokee National Forest River Cleanup Series presented by Volkswagen with a cleanup on Tellico Lake of the Little Tennessee River, a tributary of the Tennessee River. This is always a cleanup that makes a huge difference with breathtaking scenery throughout the day.
Green County, tn -
February 15, 2026
In our 2nd cleanup during the 6th annual Cherokee National Forest River Cleanup Series presented by Volkswagen, we will be cleaning the Greene County portion of the Nolichucky River. We were so honored to be asked to partner with Keep Greene Beautiful and many other partners to help them address debris left behind by severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. This event is our 3rd cleanup on the Nolichucky River. The cleanup will be held in the middle of a gorgeous, whitewater route and most cleanups will take place from land. We will also have rafting experts cleaning from the river! We hope you can join for this uplifting and inspiring cleanup opportunity!
abingdon, va -
february 22, 2026
We will continue the 6th annual Cherokee National Forest River Cleanup Series presented by Volkswagen with a cleanup on South Holston Lake of the Holston River, a tributary of the Tennessee River. This lake always offers stunning mountainous views and is sure to not disappoint!
Knoxville, tn -
March 10, 2026
We’re so proud to work with Yamaha Rightwaters to host a cleanup on Fort Loudoun Lake of the Tennessee River in preparation for the third Bassmaster Classic held in Knoxville, Tenn. Join to help clean shorelines of the headwaters of the Tennessee River, help clean the area before one of the largest tourism events the region has experienced, and meet some pro anglers at the same time!
Guntersville, AL -
March 14, 2026
In our kickoff cleanup of the 8th annual Tennessee River Grand Slam Cleanup Series, we’ll partners with Keep Guntersville Beautiful to clean one of the nation’s most beautiful and best bass fishing lakes. Register for this cleanup to enjoy gorgeous views, a wildlife haven, and the satisfaction of making Guntersville Lake of the Tennessee River even more beautiful!
Rogersville, al -
march 15, 2026
The 2nd cleanup in our 8th annual Tennessee River Grand Slam Cleanup Series will be held on Wheeler Lake of the Tennessee River. We’re collaborating with Joe Wheeler State Park to help remove debris, some of which came from an E F 1 tornado that hit in 2020. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see flocks of white pelicans that migrate through the area, sometimes staying through early spring.
Oak Ridge, tn -
March 22, 2026
Our part in the 37th annual Ijams River Rescue, we will partner with the Melton Hill Lake User Association to host a cleanup on Melton Hill Lake of the Clinch River. This cleanup is always rewarding, both in stunning views, wildlife encounters, and cleanup totals impact!
Iuka, MS / Counce, tn -
march 28, 2026
The 3rd cleanup in our 8th annual Tennessee River Grand Slam Cleanup Series will take place in Iuka, Miss. / Counce, Tenn. on Pickwick Lake of the Tennessee River. The national nonprofit, Living Lands & Waters, will bring three of their 30-foot boats to add to our two 26-foot boats for one massive cleanup effort!
Murray, Ky / Paris, tn -
march 29, 2026
The final cleanup in our 8th annual Tennessee River Grand Slam Cleanup Series will take place on Kentucky Lake of the Tennessee River. We’ll be cleaning the shorelines of both Murray, Ky. and Paris, Tenn. The national nonprofit Living Lands & Waters will join the cleanup, bringing their three 30-foot boats to combine with our two 26-foot boats, resulting in one massive cleanup!
chattanooga, tn -
april 15, 2026
In our 4th annual Earth Day Awareness Week presented by Nobody Trashes Tennessee, TDOT employees from TDOT Region 2 will help to clean Chickamauga Lake. They always make a huge dent in the litter on this lake and we look forward to working with the TDOT team again!
Chattanooga, tn -
april 19, 2026
We’re looking forward to working with Publix employees from the Chattanooga area as they help us clean Chickamauga Lake of the Tennessee River! Publix is the title sponsor of our Adopt a River Mile program, and now their team members are taking it to the next level with a weeklong ‘Spring Publix Serves’ effort to clean the Tennessee River!
knoxville, tn -
april 21, 2026
We’re looking forward to working with Publix employees from the Knoxville area as they help us clean Fort Loudoun Lake of the Tennessee River! Publix is the title sponsor of our Adopt a River Mile program, and now their team members are taking it to the next level with a weeklong ‘Spring Publix Serves’ effort to clean the Tennessee River!
The Shoals, al -
april 24, 2026
We’re looking forward to working with Publix employees from ‘The Shoals’ area as they help us clean Wilson Lake of the Tennessee River! Publix is the title sponsor of our Adopt a River Mile program, and now their team members are taking it to the next level with a weeklong ‘Spring Publix Serves’ effort to clean the Tennessee River!
Soddy daisy, tn -
june 6, 2026
We’re so excited to host the 5th annual Chickamauga Lake Cleanup presented by iSustain. At this cleanup, we are honored to partner with iSustain Recycling team members as well as members of the Soddy Daisy community. This cleanup is always so much fun and we get a lot accomplished with this awesome group of positive recycling employees. You won’t want to miss this one!
