Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Turning daily beach walks into

Meaningful Cleanups

by providing reusable bags & buckets
Available at FillABag stations

Get Involved

Recent Fill A bag Events

Community Cleanup with Mayor Rasco

Village of Key Biscayne, Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

October 29,2022

Gil Brothers

Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

September 16,2022

Ortega Construction Group

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

August 12,2022

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Turn an Ordinary Walk into a Meaningful Cleanup
Manny Rionda
TEDx Key Biscayne

Fill A Bag

FillABag was started in 2018 with a small grant from the Miami Foundation by three like-minded friends in Key Biscayne.

The concept is to turn simple daily beach walks into meaningful cleanup experiences, picking up plastic and trash, using buckets that we provide at Fill A Bag Stations.

We are proud to be part of a growing movement of eco-minded awareness and action. Help us spread the word.

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News & Stories

Hurricane Ian dumped trash on the beach. These guys picked up 310 pounds of it

October 01,2022

More than 22,000 lbs. of trash were picked up from our South Florida shorelines, streets and waterways in just one day, but all of that is unfortunately just a drop in the bucket.

Volunteers show up in big numbers for International Coastal Cleanup Day

September 21,2022

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May 19

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Thank you @billbaggsstatepark Rangers Alex and Hugo, and turtle volunteers Rumya and Karen for coming to the rescue. Together we removed a massive bundle of #traprope from the shoreline of #capeflorida state park during a sunrise paddle on a picture perfect day.
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Initially, I was only able to cut off about 1/4 of what turned out to be a 300 lbs. death trap. I needed help. After waving down the trusty turtle trackers on their ATV, we radioed the rangers; “We’re going to need shovels and muscle!”
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Luckily, I brought my new @gillmarine serrated knife, and Ranger Alex skipped the gym earlier that day!
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#fillabag #sup #supcleanup #ghostnets #keybiscayne #floridastateparks #gillmarine #donttrashourtreasure #kbcf #friendsofcapeflorida #rangers #greatwhiteheron #shorebirds #paddlecleanup #padl

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May 16

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This adult Yellow crowned Night Heron calls the #mangroves along the #viscaya gardens home. During an early morning site visit for an upcoming #cleanup, we were lucky to witness its highly adapted hunting prowess; quickly catching, disarming, cracking, crunching, and ingesting a feisty crab.
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Crabs play important roles within the mangrove #ecosystems. Besides being a food source for #birds, their larvae is a staple for juvenile fish along the coastal waterways.
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Crabs also dig burrows which aerate the sediment, diminish the effect of extreme temperatures, and serve as water reservoirs within the #livingshoreline.
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#wildlifeencounters #nightheron #shorebirds #mangroves #manglife #viscaya #fillabag #cleanups #beachcleanup #crabs #nightheron #birds

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Apr 17

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Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, 99 percent of all pelagic birds will have consumed plastic at some point in their lives.
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Today we spotted a seagull scoop a piece of latex during a beach cleanup with @vassarclubsouthflorida. Luckily, it wasn’t a clean getaway.
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We like watching birds, especially the variety of resident and migratory #shorebirds that call #keybiscayne home. Thank you @vassarclubsouthflorida for removing 30 lbs. of plastic and marine debris from the #bearcut preserve sanctuary today. Every piece matters.
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#wildlife #wildlifeencounters #fillabagkb #fillabag #crandonparkbeach #crandonpark #vassar #keybiscayne #pelicans #pelicanharbor #seabirds #manomet #plovers #sandpipers #wildmiami #osprey

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Apr 2

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Yep, that’s a 27” Panasonic Triple Play TV that washed ashore at #crandonpark.
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Students, parents and staff from Coconut Grove Elementary School joined forces for a #beachcleanup with FillABag yesterday to kick off Earth Month. The intrepid crew combed through the weedy wrack line and dense dunes, removing 262 lbs. of debris from the fragile Bear Cut Preserve.
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Besides the TV and a rusted out derelict trash bin, all the usual suspects made an appearance, including ropes, nets, plastic bottles, styrofoam and fishing lines.
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#crandonpark #wildlife #fillabag #finditfillit #greensockmovement #turtleseason #donttrashourtreasure #panasonic #planetearth #ghostgear #ghostnets #beachcleanups #bearcut

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Mar 29

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A successful #greenturtle rehab and release today at @billbaggsstatepark The veterinarian team from @zoomiami was kind enough to patch her up and share her story before returning her back home on a glorious Spring day.
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Please remember to fill your beach holes, as the #nestingseason is here! Kindly encourage friends, family, and even strangers, to do the same. It matters. And fill a bag, when you can✌🏽
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See you out there!
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#greenturtle #ecowarriors #fillabag #billbaggs #cleanup #beachcleanups #ghostgear #turtleseason #turtles #keybiscayne #capeflorida #chicospaddleclub #zoomiami #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #friendsofcapeflorida

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Mar 19

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2022 Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Tour recap:
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5 events / 184 #volunteers / 3,846 lbs. of #marinedebris removed from the #livingshorelines along #biscaynebay /
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Thank you collaborators and #ecowarriors; it was a real team effort!
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Please stay tuned for 2023 tour dates. See you out there!
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#fillabag #finditfillit #keybiscayne #supcleanup #sup #kayakcleanup #kayak #donttrashourtreasure #icc #billbaggs #crandonpark #keyrats #skihole #chicospaddleclub #marinedebris #ghostgear #ghostnets #greensockmovement #gopro #bearcut #paddlecleanup #paddlecleanup #unlitter #kbcf #livingshoreline #mangroves #mangroves

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Mar 15

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Ms. Moore and the Key Biscayne K-8 Center middle schoolers showed their love for the environment over two days this week. Together they removed 178 lbs. of litter from the Village streets, sidewalks, parks, bus shelters, parking lots and swales.
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This spirited crew of 75 teens and a few hero teachers uncovered some strange finds…as well as a few treasures. Most importantly, none of the litter recovered will end up in the waterways that surround their island paradise. Great job gang. The future is bright!
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#keybiscayne #keyrats #dontpollute #donttrashourtreasure #fillabag #fillabagkb #litterfreeflorida #litter #streetcleanup #marinedebris #strangestfind #trashortreasure #kbk8 #middleschool #teachers

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Mar 11

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“When’s the next cleanup?”
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Check @volunteercleanup for opportunities in your area, or consider hosting your own. Thank you!
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#volunteercleanup #volunteer #donttrashourtreasure #dontpollute
#beachcleanup #finditfillit #supcleanup #biscaynebay #crandonpark #crandonparkbeach #fillabag #fillabagkb #keybiscayne #marinedebris #greensockmovement #columbia1938 #beaweirdo #beaweirdough

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Mar 6

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Find it, fill it.
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#chicospaddleclub #mangroves #cleanup #paddlecleanup #paddleforplastic #padl #bote #boteboards #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #finditfillit #keybiscayne #skihole #greensockmovement #sup #supcleanup #finditfillit #fillabag #fillabagkb

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Feb 12

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We were kind. Really.
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Filling balloons with confetti for a party. At the beach. Smh.
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#donttrashourtreasure #balloonsblow #crandonparkbeach #crandonpark #partyfouls #keybiscayne #balloons #chicospaddleclub

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Feb 8

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Wildlife encounters
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#keybiscayne #donttrashourtreasure #recycle #compost #sortyourtrash #plasticsymptoms #singleuseplastic #wildlife #wildlifeencounters #billbaggsstatepark #billbaggs #florida #floridastateparks #capeflorida #chicospaddleclub #zerowaste #elfarito #refusesingleuseplastic #racoon

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Jan 21

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The 2022 Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Tour wrapped up today @billbaggsstatepark.
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5 Events
184 Volunteers
3,845 lbs. of marine debris removed from the living shorelines of #biscaynebay
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Thank you @miamiecoadventures, @kbcfoundation and @kbcitizenscience for the collaboration, and thank you FIND; Florida Inland Navigation District for the generous support.
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#fillabag #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne #billbaggs #billbaggsstatepark #greensockmovement #paddleforplastic #paddlecleanup

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Jan 10

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Jan 8

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HOOK, LINE & SINKER!
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Today we spotted an immature Reddish Egret in distress, pecking at a fishing line and sinker dangling from its wing.
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I immediately reached out to @seabirdstation to report an animal in distress and seek their guidance.
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On standby, they waited for further information from us, but based on the situation and previous encounters we’ve had, we felt confident we could safely capture the bird and remove the fishing line without harming the egret. We updated them throughout the process.
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I asked the beach goers who first observed the bird if they could bring down shears or a knife from their condo. “Oh, and see if you can find a long pool net while you’re up there, too, please!”
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Working together, we were able to safely capture the bird and remove the line and sinker without causing too much stress on this beautiful animal. At the last second before the release, we also found and dislodged the hook, which was buried under its wing!
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In an apparent sign of gratitude, it stuck around for a minute and literally shook it off. So cool!
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If you’re in South Florida, find an injured animal in distress and want to help, please reach out to Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for guidance.
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CALL (305) 751-9840 OR TEXT (786) 459-9155
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#keybiscayne #wildlifeencounters #fillabag #birds #birdsofinstagram #billbaggsstatepark #billbaggs #chicospaddleclub #wildlife #ghostgear #marinedebris #egrets #egretsofinstagram

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Nov 22

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Dear Community,
We are grateful for your support and for all you do to care for our beaches and waterways. See you out there!
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Special thanks to the fabulous team at the @kbcf.
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#fillabag #givemiamiday #keybiscaynecommunityfoundation
#donttrashourtreasure #beachcleanups #cleanup #community #keybiscayne #kbcf #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne

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Nov 15

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This explains a lot. We didn’t film this, not sure who did, but we’ve been to this spot for cleanups many times. Scariest part is that one guy didn’t do this…Thanks for sharing @thequalifiedcaptain.

REPOST: This will make you sick…. Wtf?! Anyone know this guy?? #qualified #miami #anyoneknowthisguy #reportthenumbers #fwc #crazy #whatiswrongwithpeople #zerofucksgiving #someonegettheseguys #bethedifference #cantstandit #fuckinscumbags #trasheverywhere #letsmakethisright

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Recent Fill A bag Events

Community Cleanup with Mayor Rasco

Village of Key Biscayne, Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

October 29,2022

Gil Brothers

Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

September 16,2022

Ortega Construction Group

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL, USA

August 12,2022

Turn an Ordinary Walk into a Meaningful CleanupManny RiondaTEDx Key Biscayne

Fill A Bag

Fill A Bag Stations

News & Stories

Hurricane Ian dumped trash on the beach. These guys picked up 310 pounds of it

October 01,2022

Volunteers show up in big numbers for International Coastal Cleanup Day

September 21,2022

Follow On Instagram

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Turn an Ordinary Walk into a Meaningful Cleanup
Manny Rionda
TEDx Key Biscayne