Volunteers in Isla Vista help clean post Deltopia collecting over 700 pounds of trash

Volunteers in Isla Vista help clean post Deltopia collecting over 700 pounds of trash

ISLA VISTA, Calif. Deltopia has sealed its 2025 run. “Last year we collected closer to about a thousand pounds of trash and I expect to see the same this year, I think it was around 200 buckets," said Thea Winterich, Stewardship coordinator for Isla Vista Recreation and Park District. Thousands of people up and down the coast showed during the sunny weekend to celebrate spring break at UCSB. “This is my first time here, I am very excited it seem…

Volunteers take to the streets of Isla Vista to clean up after Deltopia weekend

Cleanup was underway late Sunday morning after the annual Deltopia partying took place.Its like a national holiday at this point, so it just gets insane, said Aidan Bohen, a UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) senior.Deltopia, the infamous city-wide celebration marking the start of UCSB's spring quarter, brought crowds to the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday.Thousands of people crowd the streets just looking for somewhere to party, Bohen said.The partying …

Park District Will Arm Volunteers With Tools for Deltopia Clean Up

The 2025 Deltopia Clean Up Day is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 6; spearheaded by the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) partnered with Isla Vista Community Services District, and UCSB Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) to maximize volunteer turn out. Volunteers should meet at the IVRPD District Office, 961 Embarcadero del Mar.  The IVRPD office hub will host volunteer sign-ins and volunteer orientations, and distribute materi…

Mole Valley District Council has launched a campaign to motivate residents to help keep the area clean.

The Be Proud campaign urges people to report issues including overflowing bins, dog mess and litter. Fronted by mascot, Merlin the "Eco" Mole, Be Proud also aims to educate people on how to adhere to the Countryside Code. Residents are being encouraged to consider litter picking by borrowing free equipment.