I.CARE'S ANNUAL TRASH DERBY
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in support of Goal: Clean Seas
Triumph over Trash
TEAM LEADER MEETING
At least one team member is REQUIRED to attend the Team Leader Meeting
*Note: if you are participating with a participating Dive Operator, you do not need to attend.*
WHO: Team Leaders | Volunteers | Dive Shop Staff
WHEN: Thursday, April 30th, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
WHERE: Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036)
REPORTING DEBRIS
All debris MUST be reported with an I.CARE volunteer. If you do not drop off debris with an I.CARE volunteer present, your debris will not count towards your total.
DEBRIS REPORTING RESOURCES
Select Trash Derby List on the app
DESIGNATED DEBRIS DROP OFF TIME(S)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
DESIGNATED DEBRIS DROP OFF LOCATIONS
2026 locations coming soon!
LAND BASED CLEANUPS
Show up, clean up, and count your debris towards your derby entry by recording it with an onsite I.CARE volunteer.
DEBRIS REMOVAL LOCATIONS & PERMITS
In water State Park Areas are NOT permitted
State Park Areas require permission and notice
Public land, private land with owner approval, permitted locations, and/pr areas not requiring permits.
See event permits, rules, and below links for details.
(KEY LARGO TO KEY WEST)
WHERE TO STAY
Use the below promo codes for discounts at one of our participating hotels.
KEY LARGO:
Ocean Pointe Suites - Use the code TRASHDERBY to receive special rates.
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KEY WEST:
The Historic Inns - Use the promo code SDIVE and save up to 25%
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Where to find/report sighted debris?
Training for removing submerged debris
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) - coming soon
ArcGIS Survey 123 Debris Reporting
ALL debris will be reported using ArcGIS Survey 123 with an I.CARE volunteer at a designated debris drop-off location. Make sure this is done or your debris won't get counted towards your derby entry!
Optional Links and Resources