[UPDATED: 29 Sept 18 at 15:28pm] – Join our community leaders looking for volunteers in the ongoing Manghkut cleanup efforts all over Hong Kong. The cleanups will continue for some time and I will continue to update this list as details become available.
Getting out and getting active is a great way to skip the gym and an easy way to meet people who care.
Organize your own cleanup — the Pop-up Cleanup Recipe includes safety tips from our local experts.
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Get involved
– Join our Facebook group Volunteers c;leaning up HK
– List your cleanups to be included at the next update.
– Organize an event with The Pop-up Cleanup Recipe.
– Get involved with Pop-up Cleanups — sign up here.
Ongoing cleanups
– Get in touch with HK Cleanup to organize a sponsored corporate cleanup for your team.
– Regular Discovery Bay cleanups are organized by Plastic Free Seas and DB Green.
– Living Lamma hosts ongoing beach cleanups on Lamma Island.
For more events, information and updates …
– Visit the government’s Clean Shorelines website.
– Join our Hong Kong Cleanup Volunteers Facebook group.
– Submit your volunteer cleanup event for a listing here.
Connect with our active social community and offer your support.
Joining a cleanup permanently alters our thinking and behavior.” Kinzie
Schedule
UPDATED : 29 Sept 18 at 15:28pm
Saturday 1 September
Nim Shue Wan and Cheung Sha Lan (9am-12pm)
Contact: Sylvie – 6012 3613
Organized by Plastic Free Seas and DB Green
Wear closed-toe shoes, bring a full reusable water bottle, bring reusable gloves.
Tuesday 1 October
Cheung Chau (timing tbc)
Contact: Harry Chan
Post typhoon Mangkhut Cleanup
Whatsapp cleanup groups
Shared by Lisa Christensen at HK Cleanup
Clearwater Bay / 清水灣
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Heng Fa Chuen / 杏花村 Contact：Amanda
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Hung Hom – To Kwa Wan / 紅磡土瓜灣
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Hong Kong Island / 香港區
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Kwun Tong / 觀塘
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Lai Chi Kok / 荔枝角至深水埗區 Contact：Michael Lee
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Northern District / 北區
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Shatin Ma On Shan / 沙田馬鞍山 Contact：Donna
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Stanley / 赤柱
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tai Kok Tsui / 大角咀區 Contact：Mandy Ho、SoSo、Mary
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tai O / 大澳
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tai Po / 大埔區 Contact：Ms Wong
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tsuen Wan / 荃灣葵涌區 Contact：Joy
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tseung Kwan O / 將軍澳區 Contact：Simon Ho
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Tuen Mun / 屯門區 Contact：Kitty
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Yuen Long / 元朗屯門區 Contact：April
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Wong Tai Sin / 黄大仙 Contact：Yee
WhatsApp group invite: Mobile | Desktop
Archive
Sunday 23 September
9am-1pm
Sham Tseng, Tsuen Wan – contact Waste Free Hong Kong
Get rid of trash that has become exposed from trees and bushes being torn apart from the storm..
LINK: get details
9am-12pm; 2-5pm
Nim Shue Wan and Cheung Sha Lan – contact Plastic Free Seas and DB Green
We will provide bags and washable gloves — you are welcome to bring your own and reuse.
LINK: get details
10am-4pm
MacLehose Stage 3, MacLehose Stage 3 Pak Tam Au – contact HandsOn HK
For capable hikers only, not suitable for beginners; plastic bags, gloves will be provided; BYO water, snacks & lunch.
LINK: get details
10am-12pm
Bayside Beach, Clearwater Bay – contact HK’s Cleanup Crew
We need a crew of 8-10 who can spare 2 hours next Sunday. It’s not a huge beach.
LINK: get details
11am-1pm
Hong Kong Aqua Bound Centre, Hoi Fung Path, Stanley – contact The First Penguins or AquaMeridian
Meet at the centre and clean up local beaches; re-scheduled World Cleanup Day event
LINK: get details
Sunday 23 Sept (11am-4pm)
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE FROM DAMAGE TO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Bayside Beach, Clearwater Bay – contact Carol
Hebe Haven Yacht Club annual cleanup.
LINK: get details
Saturday 22 September
8:30am-1pm
Nord Anglia School Sai Kung – contact Nord Anglia School Sai Kung
No parking at the school so catch the 4A bus from Sai Kung town or taxi; local authorities will be there to help.
LINK: event details
8am-12pm
Stanley beach – look for Kelly Haustorfer
Help clear some of the debris to the right of the water sports centre.
LINK: get details
9am-12pm; 2-5pm
Nim Shue Wan and Cheung Sha Lan – contact Plastic Free Seas and DB Green
We will provide bags and washable gloves — you are welcome to bring your own and reuse.
LINK: get details
9:10am-1pm
Post Typhoon Lantau Cleanup at Tung Wan Beach, Shek Pik, Lantau Island – contact Eco Marine
Eco Marine will will provide a briefing and distribute gloves, bags and tongs; BYO drinks/snacks.
LINK: get details
11am-6pm
Typhoon cleanup at Shui Hau, Lantau Island – contact Teresa 9553 7783
Cleaning garbage in mangrove and large beach; drop by any time; any help is welcome.
LINK: get details
11am-6pm
Cleanup at Po Toi — catch the ferry and meet volunteers arriving by private boats.
Tonnes of sand and broken houses; BYO supplies; no working toilets; one working fridge
LINK: get details
2-4pm
Green groups cleanup at Silverstrand Beach, Clearwater Bay – contact Lisa WhatsApp 9379 8213
Gloves and bags provided, BYO water; free shuttle from Central or Choi Hung MTR
LINK: get details
2-4pm
Ma Hang Beach, Stanley – contact Green Dragons HK
BYO gloves and bags; tree hopping will be required; wear covered shoes and long trousers.
LINK: get details
Friday 21 September
3:30-5pm
Nim Shue Wan and Cheung Sha Lan – contact Plastic Free Seas and DB Green
We will provide bags and washable gloves — you are welcome to bring your own and reuse.
LINK: get details
Tuesday 25 September
Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay (9-10am)
Contact Plastic Free Seas and DB Green
Post lantern festival cleanup; there is still typhoon debris too which will be good to get
LINK: get details
Post-typhoon Clean Up, Cheung Chau (10am-4pm)
Contact: Yang Sheng 6548 7905
Clearing up fallen trees and branches; supplies provided
LINK: get details
Pak Kok Beach clean up, Lamma Island – contact Lamma Corner (12:10-5:10pm)
Take 12:10 ferry from Aberdeen to Pak Kok village
LINK: get details
A request from Hong Kong Cleanup
Please share your cleanup results here from this weekend by 2pm on Sunday 22 September.
How many people?
How much trash?
How many sites?
HK Cleanup is calculating the totals from all Hong Kong efforts.
Post here:
https://www.facebook.com/632750423/posts/10160915349490424/