City of Irving: Trash Bash Transforms To Safety-First Event

Press release from the City of Irving:

August 26, 2020

Trash Bash Transforms to Safety-First Event

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the 29th Annual Trash Bash with some modifications due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event officially starts Sept. 14 and runs through Sept. 26 (National Public Lands Day). Instead of gathering in one location, volunteers are asked to work in small groups at a location of their choice in Irving. This can be in a neighborhood, a park or along the Campion Trail, provided it is a safe location. Volunteers should follow these safety recommendations:

• All participants over the age of 10 should wear a face mask. All participants should wear gloves.
• Participants should maintain a safe distance from each other of at least 6 feet. Participants aged 65 or older are at a higher risk of COVID-19 and should avoid any close contact with others.
• Groups should be no more than 10 participants.
• All participants should wash hands immediately after the cleanup.

The Trash Bash always includes prize drawings and this year’s event is no exception. To join in the fun, post a picture of your group at work during the cleanup on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page and use the hashtag #IrvingTrashBash. Include the number of volunteers, hours worked and bags of litter collected. For those who conduct more than one cleanup, each post and picture earns another prize entry.

For several years, Trash Bash participants have traditionally donated canned food, which benefited Crisis Ministries of Irving Food Pantry. In lieu of bringing actual food items, KIB encourages volunteers to make a financial contribution to Crisis Ministries or a food pantry of their choice.

For more information on volunteering with KIB or making an activity a “green event,” visit CityofIrving.org/KIB or call (972) 721-2175.

This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author’s own.