Earth Day Clean Up Challenge 2025

  • Rules:
    1. Clean
    2. Photograph trash and/or your team
    3. Share! – tag @wnytrashmob or email photos to wnytrashmob@communitycanvases.org
    4. Submit your cleaning data
  • Who can get involved – Anyone! Neighbors Businesses, Block Clubs, Community Groups, Individuals, Legislators, Volunteer Groups, City Officials, Schools, etc.

Data

Did you organize a cleanup? Please remember to submit the DATA form. This brief and simple form provides WNY Trash Mob and our partners (e.g., City of Buffalo) data needed to advocate for better waste management. Data Form

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who participated by cleaning, sharing photos, and offering prizes.

We will be assigning prizes soon based on your awesome photos of impactful cleanups. Please be on the lookout for our messages. And, thank you for inspiring our neighbors to make our communities even more beautiful.

How can I support?

  1. Join the Cleanup - grab a bag, clean, and tag! Jurors will select the photos that best match their categories (for example, “Strangest Find”) and assign prizes. Registering your cleanup is not required in order to win a prize.
  2. Register your team/cleanup SIGN UP HERE Need guidance? Please reach out to us!
  3. Donate a Prize - donate art, an item, a service, an experience, a gift certificate, or a supply donation by filling out this PRIZE AND DONATION FORM

Questions?

Please reach out to us at wnytrashmob@communitycanvases.org or (716) 259-2725

Thank you

List of Cleanups that are participating in WNY Trash Mobs’ Earth Day Clean Up Challenge 2025

Tuesday

Name: Trinidad Neighborhood Association
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cleaning Area: Trinidad Neighborhood - Hamlin Park
Registration: 40-22 Trinidad Pl, Buffalo, NY 14214
Contact: Tendaji Ya’Ukuu eastsidestewards@gmail.com

Name: Trinidad Neighborhood Association
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cleaning Area: Trinidad Neighborhood - Hamlin Park
Registration: 40-22 Trinidad Pl, Buffalo, NY 14214
Contact: Tendaji Ya’Ukuu eastsidestewards@gmail.com

Name: Niagara Metals
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Cleaning Area: Earth Day celebration with WNY Trash Mob!, recycling education and free lunch
Registration: 761 Hertel Ave.

Name: Unicorn Borne Productions and Ba.Sing.GayGardenz
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cleaning Area: Central Park neighborhood (Leroy) Fillmore Ave
Registration: New Golden Nugget parking lot at 2046 Fillmore Ave.
Contact: Cholly unicornborne@gmail.com

Name: Niagara Co-Op Cleanup
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cleaning Area: Around Niagara Falls Library
Registration: 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls
Contact: Kayla Briggs kkayma05@aol.com

Name: Martin Luther King Park cleanup
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: Martin Luther King Park
Contact: Marcus Moses marcus@topofthelinecleaninginc.com

More cleanups are in the posters below!

Earth Day Clean Up Contest
Earth Day Clean Up Contest
Earth Day Clean Up Contest
Earth Day Clean Up Contest
Earth Day Clean Up Contest