Environment, cleanups and litter pickup in Astoria, Queens
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Neighborhood cleanups, park volunteer days and climate meetups: ways to help keep Astoria clean and green.
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Groups
Astoria Trash Club
Volunteer group that has held free, beginner-friendly litter cleanups around Astoria since September 2025, usually on a weekend and starting from a local business. Gloves, grabbers and bags provided; kids welcome with a grown-up. "Pick up trash. Pick up friends. Build community."
Astoria Park Alliance
Nonprofit that cares for Astoria Park and runs free events there, like the yearly Pumpkin Smash.
Recurring events
Astoria Park Cleanups
Saturdays 10am–noon, about every other week from March to early December
Astoria Park · Hosted by Astoria Park Alliance
Volunteer days in Astoria Park: shoreline cleanups, litter pickup, gardening and the fall leaf rake. Check the Alliance’s calendar for the next date.
Queens Climate Night
Wednesday evenings, a couple of times a month. Check Our House’s calendar · 7:00pm–8:00pm
Spend an evening with neighbors learning about and taking meaningful action on a variety of climate topics. Free.