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.


Cleanups:  Pick up trash and recycling.  Groups are welcome -- bags and gloves will be provided; Please bring bags from home, too!  And dress appropriately: closed-toe shoes; watch the weather; bright colors encouraged.
Tentative list of cleanups scheduled for Summer 2017
  • --Sunday, June 4  2 - 4pm -- Cleanup:  pick up litter and recyclables around Eurma Hayes Center.   Planned by a group, but they invite others to help.  (See! you can plan your own.)
  • --Friday July 1 or earlier? – Cleanup:  pick up litter and recyclables.  Meet at Attucks and clean up park and streets in the neighborhood so it looks good for family reunions. (get in touch if interested – we’ll set a time). looking to move it up to get ready for reunions.
 
Before, during, and after the Eclipse craziness – clean up for company; keep it clean while they’re here; clean up the mess after they’re gone.  Plans are tentative. Watch for more details.
  • --Saturday, August 12, 8-10am -- Meet at Town Square Pavilion, corner of Illinois Ave and Main Street.  Pick up litter and recyclables on assigned streets. OR meet at Taco Bell to clean up Route 13/entrance to town.  We will have t-shirts to give away to first 100 volunteers.
  • --Saturday, August 19, TBA -- Meet at Town Square Pavilion, corner of Illinois Ave and Main Street.  Pick up litter and recyclables on assigned streets.  And/or Taco Bell …
  • --Saturday, August 26, TBA Meet at Town Square Pavilion, corner of Illinois Ave and Main Street.  Pick up litter and recyclables on assigned streets.
NB:  When we meet in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot.  Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided.   We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. 
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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
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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