Arugam Bay Beach Cleanup

Let’s Keep Our Paradise Clean 🌊

Arugam Bay is loved by surfers, travellers, and locals alike—but plastic bottles, fishing debris, and tourist litter threaten its pristine shoreline and diverse marine life. On Saturday, 31 August 2024, we’re gathering at sunrise to give our beach the care it deserves. Join fellow ocean lovers, meet new friends, and leave the sand cleaner than we found it!

🗓 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 31 August 2024
• Time: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM (please arrive by 7:15 AM for check-in)
• Meeting Point: Main Beach Entrance, Arugam Bay (look for the volunteer tent and banner)
• Cost: Free—all equipment provided

🕒 Program

🧤 What to Bring

• Reusable work or gardening gloves (we have spares)
• Refillable water bottle 🚰
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses & reef-safe sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes or sandals suitable for walking on sand

🙌 Why It Matters

Every bag of litter we remove prevents plastics from breaking down into harmful micro-particles and protects sea turtles, dolphins, and the coral reef. By volunteering just three hours, you’ll help keep the bay beautiful, support sustainable tourism, and inspire others to #LeaveNoTrace.

🍍 Perks for Volunteers

• Free coconut water & healthy snacks
• Community surf session discount (thanks to our partner surf schools)
• Certificate of participation for students & eco-warriors

🔗 How to Register

Click the “RSVP / Get Ticket” button above (it’s free!) so we can prepare enough bags and refreshments. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration helps our planning. Feel free to bring friends, family, or visiting travellers—everyone is welcome!

💚 Partner Organisations

This cleanup is organised by the Arugam Bay Development Forum in collaboration with Eco Surf Sri Lanka, local guest-houses, and sustainable-minded cafés. Want to sponsor snacks or equipment? Drop us a line.

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn

See you on the sand—let’s make Arugam Bay sparkle together! 🌴✨