What to Bring for a Cleaning Dive

A cleaning dive needs more than wetsuits and tanks. You also need equipment for collecting waste underwater, clear surface markings, first aid supplies, and a simple registration setup on shore. Plan quantities around the number of divers, buddy pairs, and the time spent in the water. Arrange waste containers and waste processing before the dive, so collected rubbish has somewhere to go as soon as participants return.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 40
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 8

Diving equipment

Diving suitsqty 20
Dive masksqty 20
Snorkelsqty 20
Diving finsqty 20
Diving glovesqty 20
Diving bootsqty 20
Diving cylindersqty 20
Flotation vestsqty 20
Breathing Apparatusqty 20
Lead beltsqty 20
Diving buoysqty 6
Surface markingsqty 6
Litter pickersqty 20
Trash netsqty 20
Waterproof bagsqty 20

Safety

Life ringsqty 2
Throwing hooksqty 2
First aid kitsqty 2
Thermal labelsqty 10
Safety vestsqty 10
Flashlightsqty 6
Whistlesqty 10

Registration

Attendance listsqty 4
Pensqty 20
Name stickersqty 50
Waterproof clipboardsqty 4
Diving logsqty 25

Equipment

Scalesqty 2
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Megaphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Rechargeable work lightsqty 4

Transport

Transport cartsqty 2
Tarpaulinsqty 6
Ratchet strapsqty 12
Cratesqty 20

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Pitchersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Kettlesqty 2

Cleaning

Trash grabbersqty 6
Work glovesqty 30
Bucketsqty 6
Broomsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Pliersqty 6
Trash grabbers for the shoreqty 6
Clotheslinesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Multigrain bread - 8 loaves
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Wraps - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Herb cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Vegetarian spreads - 1 kg
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Salty pretzels - 4 bags
- Nut mix - 2 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Yellow Trash Bags - 30 pieces
- Blue trash bags - 30 pieces
- Cleaning wipes - 4 packs
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces

Tips

Count one complete diving setup per active diver, including a suit, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, boots, cylinder, breathing apparatus, lead belt, and flotation vest where required. Add spare equipment for the most failure-prone items, especially masks and breathing equipment.
Prepare at least one litter picker and one trash net for each buddy pair. Bring waterproof bags for smaller waste and separate larger collection containers on shore so rubbish can be sorted without delaying the next dive.
Set up one registration desk with attendance lists, pens, and name stickers before participants arrive. Print enough name stickers for every registered person plus 10% spare, and keep the contact list with the registration materials.
Place surface markings and diving buoys before the briefing, not while divers are entering the water. Keep life rings, throwing hooks, whistles, flashlights, safety vests, and first aid kits immediately accessible at the meeting point.
Check the weather forecast and equipment inventory at least 24 hours before the cleaning dive. Fill coolers, collect scuba tanks, and move waste containers and shore equipment to the venue before the registration desk opens.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment does each diver need for a cleaning dive?: Plan one complete setup per active diver: diving suit, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, boots, cylinder, breathing apparatus, and lead belt. Include flotation vests when required by the safety plan, plus spare masks and other critical items.
How many litter pickers and trash nets do I need?: Use at least one litter picker and one trash net per buddy pair. For 20 divers, prepare at least 10 of each, plus two spare tools if the budget and transport capacity allow.
When should I arrange waste containers for a cleaning dive?: Arrange the containers and waste-processing plan at least 3 to 7 days before the event. Confirm the collection method again 24 hours beforehand so the collected waste is not left at the venue.
What should be ready at the registration desk?: Have attendance lists, pens, and name stickers ready at least 30 minutes before registration starts. Prepare one sticker for every participant and keep 10% extra for replacements or late registrations.

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