Big Sweep Community Events
Each fall, Greensboro Beautiful volunteers get litter out of our
waterways, off our streets and out of our neighborhoods. Scout troops,
community organizations, faith communities, schools, businesses and
families take part in the cleanup, demonstrating our community’s
commitment to cleaner waterways and public spaces.
Big Sweep
September 1–October 18, 2026
Throughout Greensboro
Celebrate National Cleanup Month by organizing or joining a litter
cleanup. Residents, civic groups, businesses, churches and community
organizations are invited to help keep Greensboro beautiful.
Community Helpers: Trash Truck Visit
September 9, 2026 | 11:00–11:30 AM
Glenwood Branch Library
901 W. Florida St., Greensboro
Join Ms. Cindy for an interactive preschool storytime featuring
books, songs and rhymes about community helpers, followed by a
special City of Greensboro trash truck visit.
Halloween Costume Donation Drop-Off
September 10, 2026 | 12:00–4:30 PM
David Caldwell Historic House
3211 W. Cornwallis Dr., Greensboro
Donate gently used Halloween costumes, masks, capes and accessories
to the Costume Comeback program. Donations reduce waste and help make
Halloween more affordable for local families.
No registration is required. Questions about this location may be
sent to [email protected].
Plirding: Picking Up Litter and Birding
September 13, 2026 | 3:30–5:00 PM
Piedmont Trailhead at Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway
4405 Old Battleground Rd., Greensboro
Join Piedmont Young Birders for birdwatching and a litter cleanup
along the greenway. All ages are welcome, and binoculars and cleanup
supplies will be available.
Lake Brandt Kayaking Cleanup
September 15, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Lake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Rd., Greensboro
Volunteer with Greensboro Water Resources for a free kayaking cleanup
that helps remove litter and protect Lake Brandt during National
Cleanup Month.
Recycle Rodeo
September 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Evangel Church
2207 E. Cone Blvd., Greensboro
Drop off eligible hard-to-recycle items during the City of
Greensboro’s fall Recycle Rodeo. The event is open to Greensboro and
Guilford County residents.
Kids Composting and Worms
September 22, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library
1420 Price Park Dr., Greensboro
Join Masey Demoss and Melanie Buckingham for a fun, hands-on
children’s program about composting, worms and environmental
sustainability.
Pizza & Pick-Up: NC A&T
September 24, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Meet at the Greensboro Curb Market
501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro
Enjoy pizza while helping clean up the NC A&T campus and
surrounding community. Cleanup supplies will be provided.
Pre-registration is required.
Pizza & Pick-Up: UNC Greensboro
September 24, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Meet at the Weatherspoon Art Museum
500 Tate St., Greensboro
Grab some pizza and help remove litter from the UNC Greensboro campus
and surrounding area. Cleanup supplies will be provided.
Pre-registration is required.
Summerfield Summer-Cycle
September 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Summerfield Elementary School
7501 Summerfield Rd., Summerfield
Bring eligible hard-to-recycle household items to this free event
hosted by Guilford County Environmental Services and the Town of
Summerfield. Open to all Guilford County residents.
National Take a Child Outside Week
September 24–30, 2026
Anywhere
Inspired by Richard Louv’s book Last Child in the Woods,
Take a Child Outside Week encourages children and families to
reconnect with the natural world. A family litter cleanup is a great
way to spend time outdoors while caring for the community.