Each year, KBB partners with multiple municipalities throughout Brevard County to host Trash Bash in support of The Great American Cleanup. Commonly, each city hosts multiple cleanup locations throughout their city in one day. This year’s cleanup will be a little different due to safety concerns in regards to COVID-19. Instead, volunteers will be able to kick off Earth Month with virtual individual, family, or small groups (less than ten people) cleanups on April 3rd and 4th in the participating municipalities. Like in previous years, the cities that participate in this event will be competing to win the title of:
- The city with the most trash collected
- The city with the most volunteers
The cities that win these titles will be presented with $500.00 to donate to a charity of their choosing. Winners will be announced the following weekend.
The following cities are participating in Trash Bash 2021:
What is a virtual cleanup?
Virtual cleanups allow our volunteers to register, check-in, and submit data through our KBB app. For a city to receive credit for cleanups, the participants must select the Trash Bash Initiative in the app!
For volunteers who need to borrow supplies, KBB will provide gloves and bags, as well as buckets and pickers (on a first-come, first-serve basis) to help facilitate a productive cleanup event. Supply pickup will only be available by appointment via the scheduling calendar. Our office is located at 1620 Adamson Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926.
How to Participate:
- Register
- Choose a cleanup location in participating city limits – Identify a safe location to clean where social distancing is easily achievable. Think ahead about where you will properly dispose of trash at the location you choose. Monitor your health and the health of your family members before considering a cleanup of any size.Roadway/causeway cleanups only available for volunteers that are 16 years or older, due to safety concerns. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have a guardian present.
View the map here - Schedule a supply pickup time – If you decide to use your own supplies please consider using proper Personal Protective Equipment (masks and gloves), hand sanitizer, grabbers, trash bags, closed-toed shoes, and a reusable water bottle. Schedule a supply pickup time here.
- Choose a cleanup location in participating city limits – Identify a safe location to clean where social distancing is easily achievable. Think ahead about where you will properly dispose of trash at the location you choose. Monitor your health and the health of your family members before considering a cleanup of any size.Roadway/causeway cleanups only available for volunteers that are 16 years or older, due to safety concerns. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have a guardian present.
- Download our app!
– Please, help us collect important data on the types and amount of trash you remove and give credit to the participating municipalities. Download the KBB App on your phone or other smart devices. Be sure to “Allow” location services while using the app.
Click here to learn how to download our app! - Checkin & Cleanup
– Safely collect trash using gloves, and take pictures to document your efforts. Never pick up any trash items that you are not comfortable with. - Carefully Remove Gloves
– After you finish collecting items, carefully remove gloves and wash hands and arms with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Record Data
– Follow steps on the KBB app to review and submit your data. Remember, to document your data under the Trash Bash Initiative, so that your participating city receives credit. - Dispose of Trash
– Properly dispose of items collected. Do not place trash bags in overflowing bins. This may cause items to fly away and end up back in the water. - Sanitize
– Immediately and thoroughly sanitize any gear used during the cleanup.
Map of Locations
