Get Involved / DIY Clean Ups
DIY Clean Ups
In 2025, you organized 114 DIY Clean-Ups and
removed over 14,415 pounds of litter
from your neighborhood.
Want to clean up your own street or stream? We’ve got you covered!
Before Your DIY Clean-Up
Recruit some friends, teammates, or collogues.
Identify an area of need. Not sure where to go? Reference our map of high needs areas.
We have gloves, grabbers, trash bags, high visibility vests, and sharps containers available for you to borrow.
Please request supplies at least 2 business days before your planned clean-up.
You can pick up requested supplies from our office at
During Your DIY Clean-Up
Have fun and be safe!
Read through our Do’s and Don’ts of Roadside Clean-ups before heading out so that you and your group are prepared!
After Your DIY Clean-Up
Check that all bags are tied securely and left in a clearly visible and accessible place.
Designate one person to…
Each volunteer please…
Return all gear and remaining supplies to 2 Sulphur Springs Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 If no one is at the office, please leave supplies in the bin outside the front door. Thank You!
For detailed DIY Clean-Up instructions and step-by-step directions on how to record your volunteer activity, CLICK HERE.
Looking for other ways to get involved?
Want to help clean-up but not sure where to go? Check out out our high needs map for some ideas.
Know of an area that needs extra attention but is not on our map? Please email water@ashevillegreenworks.org with a detailed description of the location. Include pictures if possible.