A nonprofit volunteer group tackling Chicago’s litter pollution problems through cleanups, city outreach,
and promoting waste reduction.

Founded in July 2020, Cleanup Club Chicago is a dedicated group of Chicago residents who care about the environment and taking care of our community. We combat litter by organizing group cleanups on both land and water, promoting individual cleanup challenges, collaborating with the city to tackle litter removal and reduction, and fostering a culture that discourages wasteful practices. We maintain a network of Cleanup Captains across the city, enabling us to engage with a diverse array of neighborhoods. We now have nonprofit status through the

As of December 31st, 2025:

We have over 1,200 members across Chicago
We have collected over 5,500 kitchen-sized bags of litter, weighing more than 48,000 lbs
We have completed 110 group cleanup events

We’ve got BIG PLANS for the future. Click HERE to learn more.

Logo/Banner Credit: Kara Cooke

2026 Event Schedule

Cleanups and other events are added to this page on a rolling basis, once details are set. Please sign up for our newsletter (aka become a member) at the bottom of this page to receive updates when these events are open for registration.

March 22:
March 29:
April 4:
April 11:
April 20: Private Cleanup - Mark Anthony Brands
April 25: Garfield Park Cleanup (coming soon)
April 26: Rogers Park Cleanup (coming soon)
May 9: My Chicago River Day, Goose Island Cleanup (coming soon)