Group Cleanups
Keep Carbondale Beautiful welcomes individuals or groups that are interested in community service to join in one of our scheduled cleanups. Other group cleanups can be scheduled to suit the needs of a community or student group. You choose the time and we can agree on a location within the city in need of cleanup. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. To register your group for a cleanup, please contact Keep Carbondale Beautiful at keepcb1326@gmail.com or (618) 525-5525. Read safety guidelines and check out a safety video.
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Spring 2019 Cleanups
Tentative list of cleanups scheduled for Spring 2019. KCB provides bags and gloves. Dress appropriately for weather, bright colors optional. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Groups are welcome. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info. Most cleanups are just under 2 hours, but we'll quit sooner if it's too hot or cold. Mon January 21 10:30am-12pm meet at Eurma Hayes Center snowed out! Sun January 27, 1-2:30 pm meet at 710 Bookstore 10 volunteers! 10 bags! Sat February 2 1-2:30 pm meet at Town Square Pavilion (121 N Illinois Ave) Mon Feb 18 1-2:30 meet at arboretum (S Wall at Pleasant Hill Rd) Sun March 3 1-2:30 pm meet at Town Square Pavilion (121 N Illinois Ave) Sat March 23 9am - 12 pm meet at Attucks Park; clean Piles Fork Creek Preserve with Green Earth Sat April 13 9 am - 12 pm SPRING CLEANUP AND RECYCLING DAY meet at Turley Park Saturday May 4 10 – 12 Meet in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot and walk over. Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided. We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. ** Required viewing beforehand: safety video** Schedule your own private "group cleanup". KCB will meet you with supplies. You can even pick the location, or KCB will suggest one. For more info ... call Sarah at 525-5525 or email keepcb1326@gmail.com |
Safety First
Dress for visibility and protection: bright colors, long pants and long sleeves; gloves; comfortable leather shoes or boots; sunscreen and hat Carpool and park clear of the road Break into work-groups of 2-3 people. Daylight hours only - early morning to avoid summer heat; early afternoon in cold weather If possible, work facing oncoming traffic Do one side of the road at a time Wear gloves - your own leather work gloves or rubber gloves from KCB Watch out for broken glass and other dangers Notify police if you find weapons or suspected toxic substances Stay alert - eyes and ears open to environment (no earphones or earbuds) WATCH A SAFETY VIDEO, esp. before working on route 13 east or west of town. Wisconsin's (note accent) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaKpX6eUk6E Here's a fun one from California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrG3-NZJRIo Town Square Pavilion -- northeast corner of Main and Illinois
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