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Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup - Waste Characterization Volunteer

Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup - Waste Characterization Volunteer

Pollution Probe
remoteOnsite
PublishedPublished: 7/25/2025
ExpiresExpires: 8/31/2025
Nature / Environment / Conservation
Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Join the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC), an initiative of Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region, and a small team of volunteers to assist in the waste characterization and data collection process of debris captured in the Georgian Bay Seabins at Hindson Marina!

Locations & Times

Seabin Volunteer Events

Barrie:
Dates: July 30th, August 6th, 13th

Time: 10am-12pm
Location: City of Barrie Marina, 55 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
Application Link: Register

Penetanguishene:
Dates: August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Hindson Marina, 79 Champlain Rd, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2
Application Link: Register

Hamilton:
Dates: July 31st, August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Harbour West Marina, 1 Guise St, Hamilton, ON L8L 8B4
Registration Link (July 31st): Register
Registration Link (August dates): Register

Cobourg:
Dates: July 28th, August 11th, 18th, 25th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Cobourg Marina, 103 3rd St Cobourg, ON K9A 5W9
Registration Link: Register

Thornbury:
Dates: July 31st, August 14th, 21st, 28thTime: 10am-12pm
Location: Thornbury Harbour, 41 Bruce St N, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0
Registration Link: Register

PixieDrone Volunteer Events (Barrie)
Dates: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: City of Barrie Marina, 55 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
Registration Link: Register

The Seabins
Seabins are devices that float near the surface of the water and capture litter that is within the water. From smaller items such as plastic fragments and cigarette butts, to larger take-out food and beverage containers, the Seabins are able to collect a variety of items. It is important to collect and sort the waste to determine the types of items that are frequently making their way into the Great Lakes and negatively affecting our waterways.

The PixieDrone
The PixieDrone is a remote-controlled waste collector. The unit targets all forms of floating debris in the water, including organic, plastic, glass, metal, paper, rubber, etc. It is important to collect and sort the waste to determine the types of items that are frequently making their way into the Great Lakes and negatively affecting our waterways.

All equipment required will be provided by GLPC, and we only ask you to dress appropriately for the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a reusable water bottle!

*Event end time may vary depending on how much waste has been captured by the Seabin.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to our event coordinators:

Visit https://www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org/ to learn more about our work in the Great Lakes region!