Go out and have fun on the Fourth, and help prevent the mess with a few simple steps:

• Consume less and buy products that do not have a lot of packaging.

• Take less to the beach and use the trash cans or bags provided during your celebration.

• Take an extra bag or two with you to bring home any trash or recyclables that you cannot dispose of properly.

• When you leave the beach, pick up three pieces of trash.

• Help clean your community after ANY celebration, not just the 4th of July.

• Spread the word to "Respect the Beach!" and forward this email to your friends and family.

On July 5th from 8-11AM we will be at the following sites with Sun Diego and some of their best surf vendors: Ocean Beach Pier, Belmont Park in Mission Beach, PB Drive in Pacific Beach, Tourmaline in PB, Del Mar 15th Street/Powerhouse, Ponto at South Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside South Harbor Jetty. Organic cotton t's for the first 50 volunteers and raffle tickets for great prize packs based on how much trash you pick up.

The more the merrier, we will have refreshments at each location along with some Clif Bars to keep you going. If you are bringing a group of ten or more people, please pre-register by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the location where you will be helping at and the number of people with you.

If you plan on coming out to help, please print and sign this waiver in advance to make the check-in process quicker.

9-11am at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. Meet on the grassy area by the parking lot south of the roller coaster.

We are excited to team up with CW5, the CW Community Works Project for this beach cleanup and invite all volunteers to enjoy a post-event celebration with food provided by Los Primos Mexican Restaurant and ice-cream from Cold Stone Creamery. Top that off with a San Diego County Fair ticket for all, a chance to be on tv and this is another cleanup you should not miss.