Keep Mammoth Lakes Unreal at Trashy Thursdays

June 01, 2026

This summer, help keep our backyard beautiful by volunteering to pick up trash.

For the 6th year, Mammoth Lakes Tourism is partnering with the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Recreation, and the United States Forest Service for Trashy Thursdays. This year events will take place on the last Thursday of the month, June through September, from 5-8 pm. Each pick up, 5-7 pm, will be followed by a complimentary dinner for volunteers 7-8 pm.

Join us to clean up the community. Trash pickers, bags, and gloves provided. For tips on minimizing your impact year-round, see our guide to camping and recreating responsibly in Mammoth Lakes. Locations rotate, so make sure you check the schedule below for each month's location.

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Trashy Thursdays Schedule

All locations are subject to change—check back before each event. Trash pickers, bags, and gloves are provided.

June 25—Mammoth Lakes Library with Stellar Brew dinner, sponsored by the Town of Mammoth Lakes
July 30—Mammoth Creek Park West (CRC) with Capybara Empanadas dinner sponsored by Mammoth Lakes Recreation
August 27—Shady Rest Park with a Mammoth Pizza Co. dinner sponsored by the Town of Mammoth Lakes
September 24—Mammoth Lakes Library with Latin Market dinner sponsored by Mammoth Lakes Tourism

Be part of the fun and help make a positive impact in the community!

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Visit Mammoth

Unreal. There is no better way to describe Mammoth Lakes, California. A place so majestic that breathtaking views surround you in every direction. The staff at Mammoth Lakes Tourism is committed to stewardship, education, providing the ultimate visitor experience, and keeping the Real Unreal.

Get Involved in Mammoth Lakes

Trashy Thursdays is one of the most tangible ways to give back to the community and the landscape that makes Mammoth Lakes worth visiting. Check the Visit Mammoth events calendar for the full list of community events throughout the year, and if you're planning a trip around a Trashy Thursday, browse lodging options to make a full weekend of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trashy Thursdays in Mammoth Lakes?

Trashy Thursdays is an annual community cleanup event run by Mammoth Lakes Tourism in partnership with the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Recreation, and the U.S. Forest Service. Volunteers meet on the last Thursday of each month from June through September to pick up trash around the community, followed by a complimentary dinner.

When is Trashy Thursdays in 2026?

Events run on the last Thursday of June, July, August, and September 2026, from 5 to 8 pm. Cleanup runs from 5 to 7 pm, followed by a complimentary dinner from 7 to 8 pm.

Is Trashy Thursdays free to participate in?

Yes. Participation is free and all equipment—trash pickers, bags, and gloves—is provided. Volunteers also receive a complimentary dinner after each cleanup.

Where does Trashy Thursdays take place?

Locations rotate each month. In 2026: Mammoth Lakes Library in June, Mammoth Creek Park West in July, Shady Rest Park in August, and Mammoth Lakes Library in September.