Global Cleanup Unites Agency Teams for Earth Day 2026

Lucía Torres · 2026-04-23

It's our favorite day of the year. And this time, Earth Day and The Agency's Annual Global Clean Up Day lined up perfectly. Our teams across the country took full advantage. Across 16 markets, 118 volunteers logged more than 300 hours of cleanup. From the white-sand beaches of Grand Cayman to the leafy parks of Panama City, here's the literal dirt on how they showed up and gave back. ### Oregon Now marking its fourth year in the county's Adopt-A-Road program, The Agency's Bend team has turned Earth Day into a real tradition. This year, 10 volunteers hit the pavement and collected nine bags of trash. They combine their love for Central Oregon's natural beauty with a commitment to keeping it that way.  ### The Agency Portland Rather than a traditional cleanup, Portland and Lake Oswego went big. They brought in shred and recycle trucks so the community could safely dispose of documents, electronics, and household items. The result? Over 400 participants and more than 4,000 pounds of recycled materials collected in a single day. "Shred and Recycle Day was a huge success!" said Managing Partner Dirk Hmura. "It was an incredible event for us and a win for the environment."  ### Florida Our Palm Beach team took their cleanup to the water. They spent the morning paddling along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, picking up trash by kayak. It's a different kind of workout, but it sure beats sitting at a desk. ### Massachusetts The Agency Marblehead's agents and staffers spent a morning combing Devereux and Riverhead beaches along the North Shore. As Managing Partner Michael Cannuscio put it, "We believe that when communities everywhere commit to these moments of local caring, the cumulative impact on our fragile environment is anything but small." ### New Jersey In Rutherford, from the Williams Center courtyard to New Jersey's train station, agents covered ground. They turned up some unexpected finds along the way. "I'm incredibly proud of our team for showing up for Rutherford today," said Managing Partner Jennifer Darby Metzger. "What we do extends beyond real estate because caring for the place we call home starts with even the smallest actions. Together, those efforts create a lasting impact." ### Bahamas Our local Bahamas team headed to Jaws Beach in Nassau for a shoreline cleanup. They brought something special: several team members brought their children along. "The future starts with them!" said Managing Partner Danny Lowe. It made the cleanup feel as much about legacy as it did about the environment. ### South Carolina With spring break in full swing, our Hilton Head and Beaufort teams chose Coligny Beach on Hilton Head. It's arguably the island's most iconic stretch of coastline. Friends and family joined agents in the dunes, connecting with beachgoers and championing the natural beauty that makes Hilton Head so special. ### Texas Our Tyler team rolled up their sleeves at Fun Forest Pool and Park. They pitched in to help revive a beloved community space for local families. "Real estate is about building strong communities, and that starts long before a transaction," said Managing Partner Vanessa Griffin. "We were proud to celebrate Earth Day by giving back to Tyler through a project that helps create a more beautiful, welcoming space for local families to enjoy." In Waco, along the banks of the Brazos River, our team gathered 28 bags of trash. It sparked something more lasting: a shared office love for community service. "At The Agency in Waco, we celebrate Earth Day by showing up to protect, clean up, and give back to our community that we truly care about," said a team member. ### Why It Matters This isn't just about picking up trash. It's about showing up for the places we call home. When we come together, even small actions create a ripple effect. That's the kind of impact that lasts beyond Earth Day.