Beach Clean Ups

A “Beach Clean Up” is an organized event by a group/individual which coordinates volunteers to collect trash and debris while raising awareness of pollution along a coastal or conservation areas.

Interested in holding a Beach Clean up?

Start with submitting a Use of Town Property Application.

Beach Clean Up Procedures

1. Beach clean-up events are only allowed between 8am and 2 hours prior to sunset from October to May, and may not occur on federal and state recognized holidays.
2. Only one beach clean-up event may be approved per location per week.
3. Beach clean-up event organizers are required to obtain pre-approval from the Department of Natural Resources prior to filing an application for use of Town Property.
4. All beach clean-up events must obtain liability insurance coverage naming the Town of Bourne and all volunteers additional insured.
5. The Town will not supplement or supply trash bags or buckets, vests, gloves, and other related equipment for the event.
6. Events proposing to have bags of trash picked up and hauled by Town of Bourne Sanitation division must coordinate through the Department of Public Works.
7. Parking permits are required year-round at all town owned beaches. The event organizer may apply for a parking permit waiver, per section 3.E of the Special Event Procedures.
8. A Site Plan is required to be included with the Use of Town Property application and must indicate any tents, watering stations, or other offerings.
9. Tents may not be staked in the parking pavement.
10. All participants in any volunteer activity and, before engaging in any activity, must have the appropriate waiver of liability signed and completed.

Have questions or need guidance about holding a Beach Clean Up? Submit an Inquiry Form.