5 Easy Steps To A Neighborhood Cleanup

Start by Planning The Cleaup

First, you will want to gather a group of key individuals, possibly yourself, to start the planning and logistics part of the plan. During this phase, you would want to define the areas your team will want to clean up. You will want to target the most important areas first because overtime people will slow down as the cleanup goes on. Also, this is a great time to set a date and time for this all to happen. You will want to scheudle on a date and time when tpeople are avialbale. You should try and stay away from days in which there are big events such as sporitng events like footbal games. 

Recruit Volunteers

Reach out to local groups to help you clean up. There are community outreach organizations that help in the effort of beautifying your neighborhood or local park. Look up your local civic community groups or local bible study groups to help in the cleanup effort. You need to get the word out through social media posts. Use neighborhood group test messages or message boards to get the word out. Even try putting up flyers around the area you want to clean up. Possibly create an online sign-up system that is advertised on your flyers and in your group chat. Just make it online and make it simple sign-up help.

Make a Supply List

You will of course need somewhere to put your trash. Therefore, you will need to rent a dumpster that can be dropped off in a central area for ease of use. When considering a dumpster rental you will need to keep in mind the size of  the dumpster needed. Roll off dumpsters come in various sizes such as 15 yard dumpsters and 30 yard dumpsters. If you are unsrue of the size needed most dumpster rental companies will galdely help you determine what size you need.  Also, you will need gloves, safety vests, grabbers to save people's backs, and trash bags. There will also be a need for rakes, shovels, lawnmowers, and weed-eaters. Possibly, you could use a neighbor's yard tools and have a collection for the gas to be used. Should should alsoplan for emrgencies and have a first aid kit on hand. Consider having refreshments for the people who have so graciously donated their time and effort.

Promote the Cleanup

Devise and execute a social media marketing plan using platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Find younger people in the neighborhood to promote it because they will have more followers. Again, design eye-catching posters and place them in strategic spots around the neighborhood and local area. Also, use the local media like the local newspaper and/or radio stations to get the word out.

Cleanup Day

Set up a staging area for the main management of the cleanup effort. Here you should hand out gloves, safety vests, and job designations. Assigning tasks will help the cleanup flow well by dividing up the jobs so that they can complete the tasks in an appropriate amount of time. There should be a quick safety brief, and they should be pointing them to the dumpsters where they will need to dispose of the trash. This staging area will also be where the refreshments and supplies can be restocked.

After the Cleanup is Complete

After everyone has volunteered and cleaned the area, you will need to call to get the dumpster to be picked up. Write a note via email or handwritten to all the volunteers who helped in the cleanup. Finally, think about how the cleanup effort overall ran and how you could do a better or more efficient job next time.