On June 9th-11th, there will be a cleanup on the southern side of Newberry Hill Road between Provost and New Haven. Free water and snacks will be provided, but you should also bring some as we have a tight budget. Here is some information and how to register:
Date & Time: 7:00-1:00 on June 9th and 11th, 7:00-11:00 on Jun 10th
Meetup location: TBD
Requirements: Must be 18+ and be able to do light work
What to bring: Closed toe shoes, cell phone, and proper clothing for the weather. Ideally bring a high-visibility safety vest, but we will provide one for you to borrow for free if you do not have one.
Needed volunteers: People to help clean, people to help take pictures of the site, and people with trucks to move signs and/or take trash to the dump (there will be no fee at the dump)
Where to register: You can register here
Safety Policies
We have many safety policies you must follow, as safety is our top priority. Here are our current policies
- Wear required safety gear.
- No pets, even if on leash.
- Walk single file when possible.
- Do not assume drivers see you.
- Face oncoming traffic when possible.
- Do not remove litter from driving lanes.
- Keep guardrails between you and the road if possible.
- Do not wear headphones, ear plugs, listen to music, or talk on the phone (unless reporting an emergency) during cleanup on roadside.
- Do not use alcohol or other mind-altering substances before cleanup.
- Beware of hazardous insects, stray or wild animals, and hazardous or thorny plants (e.g., ground-nesting wasps and Giant Hogweed).
- Avoid overexertion and heat-related problems by drinking water and taking breaks.
- Do not play around, roughhouse, or distract drivers.
- Do not clean over or climb down steep ditches or slopes.
- Do not stand on guardrails, pipes, or walls.
- Do not enter construction or utility work zones.
- Do not enter areas with abandoned or occupied homeless encampments.
- Stay on public property and roads. On roads, don’t go beyond the back of the ditch.
- Call 911 and immediately report to Isaac if you see missing signs that have an imminent threat (e.g. stop signs), road debris that can cause a crash, traffic collisions, spills of chemical or hazardous liquids, firearms, explosives, contraband, or waste from drug manufacturing. If you just found one of these and nobody is in imminent harm, call 360-328-7711 and report it to them.
- If there is any safety issue (person, object, etc.) that is not bad enough to call 911, let Isaac know.
Other Policies
- Do not pick up any of the following. Instead, note it down and inform Isaac
- Biohazards
- Broken glass
- Sharp items
- Cans with anything in them
- Bottles with anything in them
- Dead animals
- Foil
- Household batteries
- Illegal dumpsites (i.e. more than one cubic yard of material)
- Heavy, large, or stuck items
- Litter that is not fully visible
- Liquids (only report large quantities)
- Personal property (grab them, but bring them to Isaac instead of toss them)
- Shopping carts
- Private signs that are standing up
- Vehicle batteries
- Make sure to sign in and out
- Do not clean driveways
Questions? Contact us at volunteers@planetprotectioninitiative.org