Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup

Every October, thousands of volunteers gather across the coast in efforts to rid our waterways, beaches and bayous of marine debris. The Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup takes place in Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties. Throughout each county are multiple cleanup sites available for the volunteers’ choosing of where to clean at. The sites range from beaches to parks, bayous to harbors.

2026 Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, October 17th, 2026!

This event is a part of the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program. At these events, participants pick up trash while collecting data on what kind and how much trash is cleaned up. We welcome any & all persons to join us in our effort to remove debris from our beaches. Let's have some fun!

Event Details:

When: Saturday, October 17th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Multiple locations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What: Join us in removing debris from our communities. All cleanup supplies are provided.
Weather happens! Please keep in mind that this cleanup is subject to cancellation.

Each cleanup location will have a Site Captain present to provide cleanup supplies and guidance throughout the event.  Please make sure to bring plenty of sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sun cream, etc.) and a refillable water bottle. All locations will have extra water provided during the event. 

Cleanup Locations:

Bay St. Louis Washington Street Pier

Biloxi Lighthouse

D'Iberville Marina

Gulfport Jones Park

Long Beach Harbor

Moss Point Hwy 63 Boat Launch

Ocean Springs East Beach

Ocean Springs Fort Maurepaus

Pascagoula Front Beach

Pass Christian Harbor (Meet by Shaggy's)

Registration is now open! Register Here

If you have any questions about the event, please check out our FAQ page then email the Program Coordinator, evelyn.mcqueen@msstate.edu