Waterway Clean Sweep Program

By participating in the Waterway Clean Sweep Program as a volunteer, communities, businesses, and people alike have the opportunity to make a substantial contribution to their own communities. Interested parties can apply to organize their own clean-up date or join one of our pre-scheduled programs.
The Waterway Clean Sweep volunteer program is an organized endeavor that focuses on cleaning up waterways in Oklahoma City. The program requires volunteers to clean up waterways. The removal of trash and other debris from the water and banks will take a few hours, during which employees and volunteers will devote their time.
Individuals or groups can submit their applications to participate in the Waterway Clean Sweep Program. On the basis of the requirements and preferences of each group, city personnel will choose a clean-up area for each of the groups. The number of times that volunteers can take part in the clean-up event is not limited; however, they are needed to file a release of liability waiver for each event. It is the responsibility of the City of Oklahoma City to offer training, as well as bags, safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers.
Please phone (405) 297-1797 with the name of your organization or group and the number of volunteers who will be participating in order to schedule or sign up for a Waterway Clean-up. Upon the confirmation of a date for the clean-up event, we will email a map of the location as well as a release of liability form for your volunteers to review and sign.
Every cleanup event will have city employees present to provide safety instruction and help with cleanup. Additionally, the city helps to arrange the removal of trash for the event. I would like to bring to your attention that community cleanup events that have fewer than eight participants are subject to cancellation.