Registration and Waivers
Volunteer Registration
Trash Bash® is requesting that all volunteers register themselves or their group for the Trash Bash cleanup.
All volunteers need to do is choose a site to participate at and click the Register link next to that site. Registration links are specific to each site, so be sure to register for the site you want to attend.
All volunteers must fill out a Registration Waiver Form (below) and submit it with original signature at the site on the day of the event. Registration Waiver Forms will be available at each site, but you can save time by completing the form in advance and bringing it with you the day of the event.
Group Registration
Groups are welcome at every location. All registrations, including groups of any size, can now be made using the eventbrite Registration link for individual sites. All you have to do is choose the site your group will participate at, click the Registration link next to that site, and let us know how many people will be coming with your group. One person can register the entire group - just provide information for a contact person and how many people you expect. You can also provide helpful information such as your group name and how many participants will be under 18 years old. NOTE: Each member of your group must still print out, sign, and bring Registration Waiver Forms to the site of your choice on the day of the event. Waivers for minors must be signed by a parent or guardian, not just a chaperone.
Trash Bash® is requesting that all volunteers register themselves or their group for the Trash Bash cleanup.
All volunteers need to do is choose a site to participate at and click the Register link next to that site. Registration links are specific to each site, so be sure to register for the site you want to attend.
All volunteers must fill out a Registration Waiver Form (below) and submit it with original signature at the site on the day of the event. Registration Waiver Forms will be available at each site, but you can save time by completing the form in advance and bringing it with you the day of the event.
Group Registration
Groups are welcome at every location. All registrations, including groups of any size, can now be made using the eventbrite Registration link for individual sites. All you have to do is choose the site your group will participate at, click the Registration link next to that site, and let us know how many people will be coming with your group. One person can register the entire group - just provide information for a contact person and how many people you expect. You can also provide helpful information such as your group name and how many participants will be under 18 years old. NOTE: Each member of your group must still print out, sign, and bring Registration Waiver Forms to the site of your choice on the day of the event. Waivers for minors must be signed by a parent or guardian, not just a chaperone.
General Information
Time
Trash Bash® is a half-day event . Most sites begin at 8 a.m. and activities wrap up by 1:00 p.m. but start time, registration and end time vary from location to location. Please check individual cleanup sites for details.
Weather
Trash Bash® will be held rain or shine. Due to the widespread locations of each site, one site may be experiencing weather problems while another is not. If there is a question pertaining to weather issues, please call our hotline at (281) 486-9500 to receive information pertaining to the overall event.
What NOT to Wear?
Please wear clothing appropriate to the area, work outdoors and the weather where you are working; gloves, boots, hats/caps, long pants, etc. Sturdy, closed toed shoes MUST be worn in all areas. Do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Your clothes will probably get wet or dirty. Bring additional clothing as appropriate. Group leaders should make sure that everyone in their group is wearing appropriate footwear.
Valuables
Trash Bash® or its site coordinators are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Make sure your belongings and valuables are secure or simply leave them at home.
Comfort Guidelines
Guidelines for staying comfortable can be found below:
Trash Bash® is a half-day event . Most sites begin at 8 a.m. and activities wrap up by 1:00 p.m. but start time, registration and end time vary from location to location. Please check individual cleanup sites for details.
Weather
Trash Bash® will be held rain or shine. Due to the widespread locations of each site, one site may be experiencing weather problems while another is not. If there is a question pertaining to weather issues, please call our hotline at (281) 486-9500 to receive information pertaining to the overall event.
What NOT to Wear?
Please wear clothing appropriate to the area, work outdoors and the weather where you are working; gloves, boots, hats/caps, long pants, etc. Sturdy, closed toed shoes MUST be worn in all areas. Do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Your clothes will probably get wet or dirty. Bring additional clothing as appropriate. Group leaders should make sure that everyone in their group is wearing appropriate footwear.
Valuables
Trash Bash® or its site coordinators are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Make sure your belongings and valuables are secure or simply leave them at home.
Comfort Guidelines
Guidelines for staying comfortable can be found below:
- Make sure to bring an insect repellent and sunscreen or other appropriate cosmetics necessary for your safety and health. Sunscreens and insect repellents will not be supplied by the cleanup sites.
- Hats, caps and sunglasses should be worn as appropriate.
General Safety
Site coordinators reserve the right to dismiss any volunteer or person at their location whom they deem to be working or participating inappropriately, or putting themselves or others in danger.
Please watch our safety video before you show up to clean it like you mean it: Safety Video (YouTube).
Individual cleanup sites may have additional rules or guidelines pertaining to their site, depending on the atmosphere or setting of the cleanup area. Please follow the rules below, as well as any additional rules given at your chosen site.
Do not collect the following hazardous debris:
Take note of the location of these items and report it to your team leader or coordinator. Appropriate personnel shall collect these items.
ADA Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Trash Bash® will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities attending this event. Individuals requiring language interpretation, with specific accessibility concerns, or those with special communication needs should contact Kendall Guidroz by email or at 713-993-2469 at least 1 week prior to the event.
Please watch our safety video before you show up to clean it like you mean it: Safety Video (YouTube).
Individual cleanup sites may have additional rules or guidelines pertaining to their site, depending on the atmosphere or setting of the cleanup area. Please follow the rules below, as well as any additional rules given at your chosen site.
- All persons volunteering must fill out the required Registration Waiver Form (English) or (Spanish). Parents and youth leaders shall be responsible for closely monitoring youth volunteers in their group or organization, and are responsible for making them aware of the rules and following them.
- Most cleanup sites are in areas where wildlife exists. Please be watchful of areas where snakes, alligators, or harmful insects may be or alert those in your party to the presence of any of these creatures. Also be watchful for harmful plants such a poison ivy or poison oak, thorns, vines etc. Please wear gloves to avoid contact. Refrain from contact with any wildlife or feral domestic animals.
- Alert your site coordinator to any animals or situations hampering the ability to clean up your site.
- Work gloves and trash bags are provided to volunteers.
- Safety vests and trash pickers are provided in limited numbers to each group.
- Sturdy, closed toed shoes shall be worn in all areas. Long pants and long-sleeve shirts are advisable.
- Life jackets are required for all passengers on any boat, canoe, kayak, or raft etc.
- Do not work alone. Use the buddy system of two or three persons.
- Do not enter, wade or swim in any body of water to retrieve debris unless approved by site coordinator or team leader.
- Only collect trash where you are capable. Many areas have slopes, loose gravel or soil. Ensure proper footing before proceeding.
- Do not climb up or down trees, rocks or steep banks to retrieve debris. Collection along sloping bayou, lakes or waterway banks should only be done when deemed safe by team leaders or coordinators. Do not disturb bare soil or contribute to erosion areas.
- Do not reach or crawl into crevices, brush, under rocks or structures to retrieve debris. Use a tool when necessary.
Do not collect the following hazardous debris:
- Heavy items requiring more than one person to lift;
- Partially buried items;
- Broken glass;
- Closed or sealed buckets and plastic or metal drums; or
- Medical waste (hazard bags, needles, etc.) or carrion (dead animal carcass).
- Household Hazardous Waste such as paint, oil, or solvents.
Take note of the location of these items and report it to your team leader or coordinator. Appropriate personnel shall collect these items.
ADA Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Trash Bash® will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities attending this event. Individuals requiring language interpretation, with specific accessibility concerns, or those with special communication needs should contact Kendall Guidroz by email or at 713-993-2469 at least 1 week prior to the event.
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who continue to support
the River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash®!
Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024 for the 30th annual Trash Bash®!
the River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash®!
Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024 for the 30th annual Trash Bash®!