Cleanup Corps

The AV Deserves Better

Every week, new piles of trash, broken furniture, and construction debris show up across the Antelope Valley. These photos and videos aren’t stock images — they’re real scenes from our neighborhoods, streets, and open desert.

Illegal dumping & public waste:

• Hurts our kids, families, and seniors who live, walk, and play nearby

• Damages our desert environment and local wildlife

• Drags down property values and community pride

• Sends a message that no one cares — when in reality, we do

Illegal Dumping Abatement & Community Cleanup

Illegal dumping is one of the most expensive and persistent quality-of-life challenges in the Antelope Valley. It degrades public land, threatens environmental health, and drains limited municipal resources.

Our nonprofit operates a region-wide illegal dumping abatement program designed to deliver measurable results: fewer dumping sites, lower cleanup cost burdens, cleaner corridors, and stronger community stewardship.

We combine direct cleanup operations, data-driven prevention, and public education to address illegal dumping at scale.

Weekend Bulk Clean Up

Our monthly weekend cleanup events target large-scale illegal dumping that residents and volunteers cannot address alone.

• Removal of illegally dumped waste, construction debris, tires, and bulky items

• Deployment of roll-off containers and coordinated hauling support

• Volunteer-powered operations with city and county collaboration

• Scheduled cleanups in known and emerging dumping zones

These high-impact events restore entire corridors and neighborhoods in a single day while reducing long-term cleanup costs for local governments.

Hotspot Identification & Mapping

Prevention starts with knowing where dumping is happening and where it’s about to happen.

• Community-based scouting and reporting of illegal dumping sites

• Mapping and documentation of repeat hotspots

• Data collection to support city and county enforcement and planning

• Early detection to reduce cleanup costs and environmental damage

By identifying patterns early, we help governments move from reactive cleanup to proactive prevention.

Litter Removal & Prevention

Not all dumping requires heavy equipment — consistent light-duty cleanup prevents small problems from becoming major sites.

• Ongoing litter removal during weekdays

• Focus on high-visibility corridors and public spaces

• Schools, gateways, desert roads, and commercial corridors

• Rapid response to newly reported dumping activity

This program keeps key areas clean, discourages repeat dumping, and reinforces community pride.

Education & Prevention

Lasting change requires education, access, and accountability.

• Public education on how and where to report illegal dumping

• Clear guidance on legal disposal options and resources

• Community outreach on the risks of hiring illegal haulers

• “Don’t Hire Illegal Haulers” awareness campaigns

By reducing misinformation and closing disposal gaps, we address dumping at its source.

Regional Antelope Valley Coverage

Illegal dumping does not stop at city boundaries. Our program is designed for regional impact.

Service Areas:

• Palmdale

• Lancaster

• Quartz Hill

• Little Rock

• Lake Los Angeles

• Unincorporated Antelope Valley

This regional model allows us to operate efficiently, share data, and align efforts with multiple public agencies.

Join the Clean Up Corps

The Clean Up Corps is a community-led team of volunteers who show up monthly on Saturdays to clean up illegal dumping hot spots across the AV.

Our Clean Up Corps works to:

• Identify & map areas with significant illegally dumped trash & waste on both public & private land

• Coordinate & arrange weekend illegal dumping clean ups with individual volunteers & community organizations

• We provide the necessary clean up supplies (gloves, vests, etc.) along with drinks and snacks from our partners

Sign Up for the Clean Up Corps!

Sign up for email and text alerts to be notified about upcoming volunteer opportunities. When a new clean up is scheduled, you’ll get:

Date, time, and meeting location

What to bring and what we provide

Any special notes (family-friendly site, heavy lifting needed, etc.)

Our 2026 Impact Goal

Along the way, we’ll also be:

• Engaging local youth, families, and neighbors in hands-on service and community building

• Partnering with local organizations, schools, and businesses to beautify our backyards

• Mapping problem areas so we can advocate for long-term solutions using technology and boots on the ground

10+ tons

of trash & illegal waste removed from the Antelope Valley

We will also aim to:

• Reduce the number of repeat illegal dumping sites

• Lower cleanup and enforcement costs for municipalities

• Improved safety, access, and environmental health

• Increased community reporting and engagement

• Regional coordination across city and unincorporated areas

Donate, Sponsor or Partner

You don’t have to pick up trash to help clean up the AV. Your support can help us:

• Purchase gloves, grabbers, safety vests, trash bags, and first aid supplies

• Provide water and snacks for volunteers

• Arrange roll-off bins, hauling, and responsible disposal

• Expand our outreach so more volunteers can join us

All donations of supplies, funds, or other items are always welcomed and go directly toward supporting weekend clean up efforts.

Individuals

Make a small donation, sponsor a single clean up, or donate supplies

Businesses

Sponsor a season of clean ups, provide staff volunteers, or donate equipment and services

Co-host a clean up day and bring your members or students out

Groups & Organizations