Pop-Up Community Cleanup

What is a Pop-Up Community Cleanup?

Pop-Up Community Cleanups enable you to make a difference where you see a need in our community. You pick the date, time, and location for your Pop-Up Community Cleanup, and Keep Norfolk Beautiful will provide you with all of the supplies you need to lead a litter cleanup by yourself, with your coworkers, family, friends, neighbors, civic league members, etc. 

All cleanups require at least one Group Leader. Group leaders must go through the three steps below before leading a cleanup and must complete our Pop-Up Community Cleanup Report Form following the cleanup. 

We recommend your cleanup last around 1 hour to 1 and a 1/2 hours to maximize your impact, but even 10 minutes of cleaning leads to a cleaner, greener Norfolk!

How do I organize a Pop-Up Community Cleanup?

1.  Register your Pop-Up Community Cleanup, once you have registered we will provide steps 2 and 3.
2. Complete our Group Leader Training for Pop-Up Community Cleanups
3. Schedule a supply pickup (all supply pickups must be in at least 48 hours in advance).

What else should I know about leading a Pop-Up Community Cleanup?

What should I do after completing the 3 steps above?

• Visit your cleanup location prior to your cleanup date.
• Estimate the number of volunteers needed and how many you can safely manage.
• Determine cleanup boundaries, meeting time, parking and registration place. Prepare a map of the site if this helps you and your group.
• Recruit volunteers, give them the location, where to park and expected start and end time. Choose a phone number and/or e-mail address for volunteers to RSVP and/or contact you with questions. Share this contact so others can help recruit.
• Report your cleanup after the event!

What supplies are provided?

• Trash Bags
• Gloves
• Litter Grabbers
• Safety Vests (depending on cleanup location)
• Volunteer Sign-In Sheet (REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO KNB AFTER CLEANUP)
• Pop-Up Community Cleanup Report Form (REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO KNB AFTER CLEANUP)

All leftover supplies must be returned within four days of pickup.

Pop-Up Community Cleanup Forms and Resources

• How to Plan a Cleanup (PDF)
• Volunteer Sign in Sheet (PDF)
• Unaccompanied Minor Form (PDF)
• Volunteer Safety Procedures (PDF)
• Supplies and Trash Handling Procedures (PDF)
• Proper Glove Removal Poster

Thank you for volunteering with us! Email knb@norfolk.gov or call 757-441-1347 with any questions.