North Bank Clean Up Details
The clean-up is from 9:00 AM - Noon.
Meeting place is Tuolumne River Regional Park at the corner of Hillside Dr. and Tioga Dr. behind the airport on the north bank of the river.
This cleanup requires a lot of walking and the terrain can be rough, steep, slippery or hard to access but is mostly flat. We need a large number of volunteers for this cleanup effort.
We want Operation 9-2-99 to be successful in accomplishing our goals and for our volunteers to enjoy the experience of doing their part to reduce blight and improve our community. We do not target people or their possessions. Our focus is on cleaning up what has been left behind, abandoned, or illegally dumped. Please consider the following guidelines as a volunteer to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What To Bring:
Sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, layered clothing for cool weather
Refillable water container
Liability Form filled out and signed by a parent or guardian if you are a minor. This form can be found on the main project page.
What To Expect:
Difficult footing and terrain in some areas
Items to be picked up include litter, illegally dumped trash, shopping carts, tires, clothes, carpet, mattresses, and drug paraphernalia
Trash bags, grabbers, gloves, and tools will be provided
Water will be available and occasionally some snack foods are provided
Restrooms are usually available in the close vicinity of the clean up area.
Safety:
Check in and fill out a liability waiver before starting to work
Law enforcement is present prior to, during, and after clean-up events
Gloves need to be worn at all times
Stay out of the water. If needed, adult volunteers will be assigned to work in the river.
Stay in the area designated for the clean-up and always work with a partner
Only pick up what you feel comfortable handling
Minors should not handle drug paraphernalia
Let us know if you sustain an injury, need a break, or are not feeling well
Check out and return all borrowed items at the end of the clean-up
Community Service Hours:
If you need confirmation for volunteer hours we can provide that at check out with a signature or a certificate. Bring any paperwork that needs to be signed with you.