Weekend Clean Up Corps
COPA AV mobilizes youth and residents to remove illegal dumping, beautify neighborhoods, and restore local pride. Our Volunteer Cleanup Corps transforms environmental challenges into opportunities for growth, leadership, and community connection.
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
Weekend Clean Up Corps – Join the Crew
The Weekend 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 Weekend Clean Up Corps!
Sign up for email and text alerts to be notified about upcoming Weekend Clean Up 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
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