WHAT: Have you ever cleaned up a park or river, only to end up with a bunch of tires and nothing to do with them? Tires can't be placed into dumpsters due to the hazards they cause in landfills, and it's getting harder to find places that will accept old tires for processing and recycling. With the limited tire processing options available for us these days, why not figure out how to dispose of them on your own! Kent Schmidt has all the information you need to learn how to do this, and he can teach you all about it.
Join us at Deer Creek Park after the River des Peres Trash Bash to learn how to deal with all these pesky tires that plague so many of us!
Volunteers will help move tires and learn to use saws and other equipment to cut up the tires so that they're safe to dispose of. This can be hard work, so come prepared in closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty!
Everyone who participates in tire processing gets a free Trash Bash t-shirt!
WHEN: 12:00pm, Saturday, October 25th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 11:45am.
WHERE: Meet at Deer Creek Park, near the pavilion at the Rocketship Playground, 3235 Laclede Station Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143. see map for exact location.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dress for the weather
Wear clothes that can get dirty
Closed-toe, sturdy shoes or boots
Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING:
A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!
Bug spray
REGISTRATION NOTES:
The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here
A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16.
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED to a post-cleanup celebratory picnic at Deer Creek Park! Enjoy food, drinks, comradery, and our youth event, Passport to Clean Water!
You can find more information about the picnic and Passport to Clean Water here.
The River Des Peres Trash Bash is a rain or shine event. In case of severe weather, please check our Facebook page (@openspacestl) and your email for updates.
