The Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon is our annual clean-up event that has been raising watershed-wide awareness about the impacts of our consumption habits and bringing people together at the river and local creeks! Clean-ups are a popular way to take action for the natural spaces we love the most and what an amazing way to show off your love for the river than to start right in your community. The 34th Annual Clean-Up-A-Thon took place on March 16, 2024 this year and we had over 318 volunteers who retrieved 351 bags of trash and 20 tires from streams and creeks in the Haw River Watershed. See photos below!
There are several ways to get involved! You can start your own team, sign-up for one of our trash trap clean-outs, or even sponsor our clean-up teams by donating and helping us cover the supplies cost. Questions? Email events@hawriver.org for more information.
Want to become a sponsor? Check out our sponsorship information below and donate!
2024-Cleanup-Sponsor-Packet-.docx2024 Clean-Up-A-Thon Sponsors
Blue Heeler Properties
Branley Electrical Services, Inc.
Haw River Canoe and Kayak Company
Integral Counseling Services PLLC & Miriam Lieberman
Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
YoPo: The Yogurt Pump of Chapel Hill
The Work in Progress Art & Story Studios
2024 Clean-Up-A-Thon Partners
Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling
Orange County Maintenance: NCDOT
Information for the 2025 Clean-Up-A-Thon is coming soon!
The 35th Annual Clean-Up-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. We’ll be accepting teams sign ups through March 1st, 2025 as supplies and locations can become limited quickly. Individuals should reach out to events@hawriver.org if they’re looking to join other teams or do a solo clean up.