Before you start on your way

• Ensure that it is safe and permissible by local authorities to be outside. 

• Always follow health and safety ordinances before heading outside. 

• If you live in an area where you can be outside, be sure to practice social distancing and robust sanitation practices before, during, and after your cleanup.  

• Select an appropriate time and route for your cleanup. 

• Be aware of your location and safety: If your location is busy with traffic, be sure to wear bright clothing or select a time when less traffic will be occuring. Your cleanup route can be done on your time and when you choose. On average, location cleanup takes about 1-1.5 hours.

• Always do your cleanup in daylight and when weather conditions are suitable. 

During the cleanup 

• Ensure that you wear some form of gloves for protection. Additionally, BBQ tongs, salad tongs, or other pickup device can help create further separation between you and the litter 

• Never touch the litter directly or your face during your cleanup. 

• Less is better. Only pick up litter that is safe to handle and can be easily disposed of or recycled. 

• Fill your provided bags to the rim, as we only have so many of them and leave them near or along your cleanup location.

After the cleanup 

• Publicize the success of your cleanup on social media. Tag us at @GreenupAshland and/or with the hashtag #GreenUpAshlandCleanup and #greenupashland 

• We love to feature our Participants and volunteers!