Alviso Historic District Litter Cleanup

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am (Volunteer check-in starts at 8:45am)

Meeting Location: Bayside Canning Company, 1298 Hope St, San Jose, CA 95002

With a fascinating industrial and maritime history on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay, Alviso is one of the region’s most distinctive and historic neighborhoods. It is also one of its most neglected, with too many of its landmarks left to languish in a state of chronic neglect, including the c.1929 Bayside Cannery and the c. 1860 Wade Warehouse, which was destroyed in a June 2021 fire. Without immediate intervention and reinvestment, the historic character and integrity of this National Register-listed district could soon be lost forever.

Event Details:

• All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Closed-toed shoes are mandatory, and we highly recommend wearing long-sleeve pants and shirts for protection.
• This is a rain or shine event, so please come prepared.
• Please bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
• Please bring your own snacks and a full reusable water bottle.
• All litter cleanup supplies will be provided on behalf of BeautifySJ.
• Community service hours are available for students. Please make sure to bring any necessary paperwork or ask about hours at check-in.
• Two waivers will need to be signed at the event - one from BeautifySJ and one from PAC*SJ.
• Free parking is available along the neighboring streets.
• The nearest public restrooms will be located near the entrance of Alviso Marina County Park.