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Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Riverfront

Help Clean one of America’s Longest Rivers!

As the river rises and falls throughout the spring and summer months, so do the trash and debris that accumulate along the riverfront. You can help St. Louis’ front porch get a needed tidy up during the busy summer months.  

After removing more than 2,000 pounds from trash and recyclables from the river in 2025, Gateway Arch Park Foundation is teaming up again with Great Rivers Greenway, Living Lands & Waters, Republic Services, and Missouri Stream Team to clean up our Mighty Mississippi.   

The summer Riverfront Clean-Up will take place on Saturday, July 18th from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.  

We’re asking YOU and your friends and family to join us in lending a helping hand to keep the front yard of St. Louis clean, vital, and welcoming.   

Register for the Riverfront Cleanup

Need-to-Knows

See below for our Riverfront Cleanup FAQs

Have additional questions? Contact our Volunteer Manager, Grace Teofilo Hilker at grace.teofilo@archpark.org. 

How do I register?

Registration is available here. Online registration guarantees you will receive free parking and arrival instructions for the event. Volunteers will meet at the registration table at the bottom of the Grand Staircase to check-in and get instructions for the day. 

Who can participate? 

Volunteers must be 18 or older for this event. If under 18, please join us for the National Public Lands Day Riverfront Clean-Up on Saturday, September 26. 

Do I need to bring anything? 

Please bring your own reusable water bottle. We will provide trash bags, gloves, water, and snacks. We will have a limited supply of litter pickers available on a first come first serve basis. Feel free to bring your own supplies but note that the park and partners will not be responsible for any losses or damage to personal items. 

What should I wear?

We ask that all participants wear long pants, sturdy, close-toe shoes, and sunscreen.

Note: The riverfront is made of cobblestone and uneven surfaces and can be difficult to walk on.   

What if I have questions?

Contact the Volunteer Manager, Grace Teofilo Hilker at grace.teofilo@archpark.org. 

Register for the Riverfront Cleanup

A Community Effort

This riverfront cleanup is a collaboration between:

Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Republic Services, Missouri Stream Team, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, Living Lands & Waters, and the City of St. Louis.

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