Volunteers Haul More Than 450 Pounds of Trash From Palm Coast Streets in One Day

Dozens of volunteers spread out across Palm Coast on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the city’s annual Keep PC Clean event. The cleanup effort, organized by the City of Palm Coast, targeted litter and debris across streets, medians, and other areas throughout the city. While the Palm Coast Public Works Department identified specific areas of concern ahead of the event, volunteers were welcome to clean up any location across the city.

Why the event exists

The City of Palm Coast already employs staff to maintain roads and medians on a regular basis. However, city officials say that littering has increased in recent years, creating a level of waste and debris that city workers alone cannot fully address. The Keep PC Clean initiative was created to fill that gap by bringing community volunteers into the effort and raising awareness about the effects of littering on the city’s environment and appearance.

“Our goal with our Keep PC Clean initiative is to spread awareness and encourage efforts to prevent littering across the city. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful city, and the efforts by both our staff and the volunteers that take part in this initiative are essential to assuring that it stays beautiful.”

— Alyssa Roscoe, Residential Solid Waste Collections Supervisor, City of Palm Coast

Next cleanup opportunity: Intracoastal Waterway, September 2026

For residents who want to participate in a future cleanup, the City of Palm Coast has opened registration for its annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. All cleanup supplies will be provided to participants. Everyone who takes part will also receive a free t-shirt and a luncheon at the Palm Coast Community Center following the event.

Residents interested in signing up or learning more can contact Alyssa Roscoe by email at solidwastedivision@palmcoastgov.com.