upcoming cleanups
We are pausing cleanups in order to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. We hope to be able to host cleanups soon! Check back for updates.
about our cleanups
Cleanups are the heart of Plastic Lakes Project. All PLP cleanups use datasheets to track the number of items collected, total weight, and types of litter found. These are completed by volunteers during cleanups and then compiled by PLP. Final results are also posted to Alliance for the Great Lakes through their Adopt-a-Beach program. PLP hopes to use the data to support changes, whether that be installing cigarette butt receptacles, recycling receptacles, or other methods to reduce pollution from entering our waterways. Prevention is key!
RESULTS: 2020
Event
August - UCC |
Number of Volunteers
16 |
Weight (pounds)
85 |
Number of Items
1502 |
RESULTS: 2019
Event
April - UCC July August September Total |
Number of Volunteers
35 24 16 75 |
Weight (pounds)
90 61 489 162 802 |
Number of Items
1280 1312 1880 5401 9,873 |
results: 2018
Event
June July August September October October - McQuaid Total |
Number of Volunteers
9 26 24 51 29 20 |
Weight (pounds)
41 109 333 472 115 121.5 1191.5 |
Number of Items
1403 5219 3429 2692 3414 877 17,034 |
Since 2018, Plastic Lakes Project has collected 28,409 pieces of debris weighing 2,079 pounds. Over 80% of this debris is plastic or has a plastic component. Thank you to the volunteers who made these cleanups possible!