Georgetown Harbor Sweep

Join Keep Georgetown Beautiful for our Annual Georgetown Harbor Sweep—part of Beach Sweep/River Sweep, South Carolina’s largest volunteer litter cleanup.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
8:30 AM East Bay Park, Georgetown, SC

This exciting community initiative is held in partnership with Winyah Rivers Alliance and is part of the statewide Beach Sweep/River Sweep, coordinated by the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.

What to Expect:

Community cleanup throughout Georgetown’s waterfront and surrounding areas of East Bay Park and Morgan Park.

FREE trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers provided
Volunteer by land, boat or kayak (Bring your own)

Families, businesses, civic groups, churches, schools and individuals are all welcome

💙Help launch Georgetown’s new monthly community cleanup program while making an immediate impact on our environment.

Why It Matters

Since 1988, Beach Sweep/River Sweep volunteers have removed and recycled more than 1,300 tons of litter from South Carolina’s beaches, rivers, marshes and waterways. Every piece of litter collected helps protect wildlife, improve water quality and preserve the natural beauty of Georgetown for generations to come.

What to Bring
• Comfortable clothing
• Closed-toe shoes
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses

To volunteer or learn more, contact:

Joanna Lombardozzi, Community Development Coordinator
[email protected] | 843-545-4006

Together, we can make Georgetown shine—one Second Saturday at a time.