808 Cleanups

I was reminded that "people" were the last thing that came to the islands. That means everything needs to be respected. When people come visit Hawaii, they think about the beaches, food, partying, etc... People don't think about the impact it has on the ecology. We decided to pay our respect to the land that we enjoyed by helping clean it. This organization was more about teaching what is around us versus just picking up garbage. We first removed evasive trees along the river. The cool thing was that we moved the branches to a different area that feeds certain Beatles. Then months after the tress/branches were stepped on and crushed to be part of the earth. After about an hour and half of work we took a little environmental tour to learn of the necessary ecological balance needed for the islands. We saw the last type of a certain succulent, we saw endangered shrubs, and Hawaiian bees that are also endangered. We go to Hawaii and take, this time we gave back

I've been to several of their events. Always well organized. They provide all the supplies including water! The event organizers are always prompt and very friendly. Their hearts and passion is to really make the island beautiful again. They're not afraid of taking on large projects. They have partnerships with the city to remove the large items for disposal as well. All the while ensuring the well being and safety of all the participants. Plenty Aloha!

Found 808 cleanups on Yelp and as a visitor on the island, I felt that this was a fairly easy process to sign up for. I'd recommend downloading their free app to sign up for a cleanup, it makes it easy to do. We came in with good intentions and a heart to serve and I think if you're coming with your heart open to learning and helping I think you'd also be in good company. There was a good mixture of people in the community, visitors and natives of their land there. It was honestly really beautiful, we all felt welcomed in this space and felt like we were all contributing to something bigger than ourselves! I'd definitely recommend if you're a visitor and wanting to give back.

I volunteer with 808cleanups for several years. This organization actually DOES SOMETHING when there is unsightly graffiti tags on trees and park equipment or derelict nets washing up on our beaches, this group organizes thousands of volunteers across Hawai'i to clean up roads, parks, and beaches. Tons of litter picked up annually.Organizers supply starter cleanup kits for volunteers, effectively using funds for the work of maintaining our land and oceans.Almost every day there is a cleanup event on their calendar. Come just once or every week, all are welcome!

I have so many feelings and thoughts about today that I can't even begin to put them into words...but I'll try Kimeona, the love you give our Keiki warms my heart so very much. You are always such a good teacher and you don't hesitate to share your knowledge of this island with them (us). I may need to step back and close my eyes when you're teaching them how to use a machete and hack saw but I know I can trust you to keep them safe! Your heart is so sincere and it is proven through your dedication and leadership. Your passion is contagious! I feel so blessed we met you through 808. I know I personally have grown so much as a person just being in your presence. As we left today, the kids both said their hearts felt so happy after their work today! I still can't believe they worked for about 3 hours! You make the work fun!Thank you, thank you thank you for another incredible day!

I did a few (formal) cleanups with 808 cleanups last year and was impressed at how well run they were; all of the necessary gloves/pails/ garbage bags were provided. I most recently have been doing clean ups in small groups with other members of 808-cleanups (more covid safe). This amazing organization was kind enough to provide my little group with the tools necessary (pool nets) to do a harbor cleanup. I am so grateful and we were able to fish so much trash out of the ocean. I feel really grateful to those who run this organization and for their dedication to the environment. I would definitely reccomend volunteering with them!

This was the first time I have ever done a cleanup with 808 Cleanups and it was super fun! I love that they do regular cleanups at the same spot 2 times a week (this location in particular). One of the volunteers gave us a tour of where we were going to be cleaning up and told us how it was before and what it compares to now, amazing. They are also VERY educational (Hawaiian words, proper rock wall building, history of the location, etc.) super friendly. Supplied all the tools we needed. Cute little stickers. Very welcoming to everyone. Provided water if we forgot to bring our own. I loved it.

This place was great! It was very welcoming, though we don't speak the Hawaiian language and aren't too familiar with the culture, they guided us and helped us through. They are very welcoming, and it is sort of a family business. It was FREE as well. They educated us and provided us with new information. Very cool!

About this time last year I reported a huge marine debris net that washed up on Diamond Head beach. It literally took about a month to remove off the beach and it gave me nightmares every night until then. I contacted EVERY government & City and County Office I could reach as well as DLNR, Marine and Wildlife, Coast Guard , Boat Safety division. I called, left messages, sent emails, filled out reports. Nothing. 1 rep from Boat Safety inspected it but nothing followed up. I was blessed enough to have enough friends willing to spend their day helping to drag it off the shoreline with all the energy they could spare. It wasn't until I went through social media and found 808 Clean Ups, that we were able to join forces to completely remove it from the beach and up to the road for bulky pick up. I cannot thank 808 Clean Ups enough, or the countless clean up ninjas that came by and did their part without being seen! It was one of the most meaningful community projects I have been involved with to date and I plan to always be an ally to this organization. Every person who volunteers in the name of this organization is a Hero. I love their posts of collections cleaned on various beaches and parks. It's scary that this day and age we have to endure so much litter on our islands. But as long as we keep the community mindset, we can prevail.

Awesome organization that is so easy to be part of. I can take my bags and clean up whenever I want to! That's the basic premise of the group, just clean up when can, and if you want or need help- CAN! If you need any help, it's easy to organize it on the Facebook page of the same name (808 CLEANUPS). They will provide a cleanup kit with a bucket filled with things to help you at no charge- just tell them which beach(es) you want to adopt and they give you the tools to help you! Gloves, buckets, magnet (for metal litter), bags, a scale to weigh the trash you picked up, any signage you need, anything that can be of use- Michael will get to you .. even gives away shirts and stickers