The Trash Tacklers program is a volunteer program that helps remove trash and litter from hiking trails, picnic/parking areas, and other places in the South Mountain Reservation where it has occurred. The South Mountain Conservancy is dedicated to reducing litter, keeping the South Mountain Reservation beautiful and well managed. Volunteers of all ages can assist in this effort (under age 16 requires adult supervision).
Trash Tackling can be done individually on one’s own as a Solo Trash Tackler (you can be bring friends/family along too) or as an Group Volunteering activity (e.g., scouts, religious organizations, schools, or other community groups). This program is also a good opportunity for teens and adults seeking to fulfill school or other community service requirements. We ask that you contact us to register and report your time so that we may track your volunteer hours. For Group Trash Tackling events, the Conservancy program coordinator will conduct a brief orientation and provides gloves, trash grabbers, bags, and general oversight for your group event. Organized cleanups typically take 1-3 hours.
To schedule a cleanup date, please contact trashtacklers@somocon.org.
Walking too slow for you? Try Plogging!
So, what is Plogging? Plogging originated in Sweden and simply means to run and pick up trash. If this sounds like more your speed, you can plog at your own convenience or, better yet, organize a group of your friends to do it together. If running isn’t your speed – don’t worry! You can absolutely go out and hike and pick up trash. Participants are expected to follow park rules and bring their own gloves and bags.
