What we’re about
We are a collaborative group of people who all want to do the same thing: to help create a safe and clean environment for our generation and future generations.
Originally this Meetup group began as a clean up sub-committee of the S3 Santa Fe Housing Initiative Community Volunteers group but has grown to include many other volunteers, cleanup organizations and non-profits in the Santa Fe area: City of Santa Fe, Keep Santa Fe Beautiful, Santa Fe Watershed Association, Breaking Bad Habits NM Governor's campaign, We Grow Eco, La Tierra Trails Cleanup Crew, Casa Alegre Neighborhood Association, Full Circle Santa Fe and more!
While we were first formed to assist with housing and unhoused individuals in Santa Fe, we understand we are a community with a desire to clean up litter. We love our fine City and State and thrive when we work together; ONE place to sign up for a cleanup because we are ONE community helping each other where we can!
We call ourselves the “Trash Pandas"; a nickname for raccoons who pillage trash!
If you want to volunteer to help cleanup, please sign up for an upcoming event. If you know of an area that needs a cleanup and would like to co-host your own event, please join our Meetup group and reach out to us!
We are excited to meet you at the next event!
Publicity:
Santa Fe New Mexican's "10 Who Made A Difference" Award
Governor helps jump-start Great American Cleanup in Santa Fe
Awash In Encampments - Santa Fe New Mexican - 7/27/25
NOTE FROM ORGANIZERS: We’re currently raising funds to cover the costs associated with running this Meetup group. Help keep this group going and help keep Santa Fe safe and clean! We calculated that our volunteers have removed more than 19 tons of litter from the community from February 2023 to June 2025, saving the city the equivalent of $37,910.68 in cleanup costs. Every dollar you contribute to this group truly makes a positive impact! DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT EACH CLEAN UP.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Arroyo Mascaras Cleanup & Coffee!HomeGoods , Santa Fe, NM
Join the Santa Fe Watershed Association's next Cleanup & Coffee! We’ll meet at the HomeGoods parking lot and head over to clean up Arroyo Mascaras across the street. We’ll provide trash bags and gloves to borrow, as well as snacks and coffee to help fuel your efforts!
This cleanup is part of the Santa Fe Watershed Association's Confluence Santa Fe, a community water series full of films, informative talks, storytime at the library, a happy hour, and more. Please reach out to lorraine@santafewatershed.org if you have any questions.
What to Bring:
- Reusable water bottle – stay hydrated!
- Sun protection – hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Sturdy shoes – closed-toe, good for walking on uneven ground
- Comfortable clothes – that you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Trash grabber – optional, but helpful.
- Bucket – if you prefer over disposable trash bags.
- And maybe a friend or two!
