Love Gilroy: Help Keep Our Community Clean

Littering and illegal dumping have been a real problem in our town in recent years, and it will take allPhoto of trail in Gilroy with words: Keep it clean. Gilroy is gorgeous, let's keep it that wayof us working together to help solve this problem.

The City of Gilroy has developed a comprehensive plan to help address this issue that includes prioritizing staff efforts for cleanups and targeted blight removal, partnering with local businesses and organizations, and providing comprehensive information about resources for trash disposal.

Join the cause, and help us keep our community clean.

  1. Volunteer Cleanup Opportunities
  2. Trash Disposal Resources

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Littering and illegal dumping have been a real problem in our town in recent years, and it will take all of us working together to help solve this problem. We’ve developed a variety of volunteer opportunities for the community to get involved in helping to keep Gilroy beautiful.

All volunteers are welcome, including individuals, community groups, businesses, and more. Volunteering with Gilroy’s cleanup program is a great way for students to complete community service hour requirements, and City staff will be available to sign paperwork for completed volunteer time.

For additional information or to learn more about volunteering opportunities, submit inquiry form. 

 (Spanish) Formulario de voluntariado

Litter Cleanup Program

Monthly Group Cleanup

  • October 21 Litter Cleanup Event
    • 9 am-10 am
    • Location: Gilroy Sports Park 5923 Monterey Frontage Road.
    • Sign Up
  • November 18  Litter Cleanup Event
  • December 9 Litter Cleanup Event

The City of Gilroy will be hosting monthly volunteer cleanups in various areas throughout the city. Details for each cleanup event will be posted on the City’s website, weekly emails, and social media. Individuals and groups are welcome. Typically, these events will occur on Saturday mornings and last no more than 1-2 hours. Volunteers will meet at a predetermined location and will be required complete a liability waiver and receive a briefing. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. A parent or guardian must be present at the beginning of the event to sign the waiver for volunteers under 18 and must remain with volunteers under 16.

Individual Cleanup 

For volunteers interested in helping on an individual basis, the City will provide litter removal kits (safety vest, litter stick, garbage bags, gloves). Individual Cleanups can take place within your neighborhood on your schedule. There is no minimum time requirement for this opportunity. However, volunteers must be at least 18 or 16 or older with parental/guardian consent.

Adopt-A-Spot Program

The Adopt-A-Spot is designed to enable community groups, homeowner associations, businesses, churches, schools, youth groups, and other organizations to play an active role in keeping public spaces clean and beautiful while allowing them to set their own schedule.  All Adopt-A-Spot sites must be approved by City Staff. There is a minimum time requirement of 4 hours monthly and a minimum one-year commitment. Make a difference in your community and Adopt-A-Spot today!

Graffiti Cleanup is a flexible cleanup opportunity for those interested in removing small amounts of unwanted graffiti on public or private property where permission has been obtained prior to removal. There is no minimum time requirement. However, volunteers must be at least 18 or 16 or older with parental/guardian consent.

The City will provide graffiti removal kits (gloves, goggles, brush, towel) and training to guide volunteers on how to remove graffiti from a variety of surfaces. 

For additional information or to learn more about volunteering opportunities, submit inquiry form.