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Litter-free Events

Objective:
To create public events
free from litter.

Benefits:
Reduces cleanup costs and
helps encourage anti-littering attitudes.

Rewards:
A cleaner, more attractive
environment

A litter-free event is one in which the public takes an active part in placing their trash in litter and recycling receptacles. Through a litter-free event, the public is encouraged to take personal responsibility for the proper disposal of one's own trash.

Litter-free events foster good habits by encouraging people to properly dispose of the trash they generate - driving home the message that it's not someone else's job to clean up...it's everyone's job.

Event Chair

...Develop a promotion plan for the event. In promotional pieces, promote in advance that your event will be conducted as a "litter-Free event." Be sure to include news releases to solicit media coverage. Television, radio and newspaper publicity is an excellent tool in promoting events.
...At the event, provide banners, bags, posters, buttons and/or other promotional materials reminding all that the event is "litter-free."

Property Maintenance Rep

...Provide trash and recycling receptacles at convenient locations throughout the event.
...Provide a location drop-off for collected items placed in receptacles during the event.
...Arrange for hauling and disposal of both the trash and recyclable items collected.

Event Sponsor

...Provide trash and recycling bags to event attendees.
...Work with the Event Chair to provide banners and signage for the event.
...Provide t-shirts and/or buttons identifying event volunteers. Event Volunteers
...Wear t-shirts and/or buttons that identify you as a volunteer.
...Hand out trash and recycling bags throughout the event to encourage litter collection.
...Check all receptacles during the event to monitor when they need to be emptied and take the full bags to a drop off location.
...Encourage participants to keep the event "Litter-Free."

Guidelines to Make Your Event More Successful

  • Assign a Litter-Free Event Chair to schedule volunteers, signage, equipment and promotions.

  • Inform the property owners that you will need a Property Maintenance Representative

  • Assist the Event Sponsor with items needed to conduct the event as Litter-Free.

  • Coordinate with Event Volunteers about their role in the event.





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