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A City of Eureka Program
DIY Beautify Eureka!
Are you interested in picking up litter in your neighborhood when and where YOU want?
Well you can!
FREE Trash Picker and
Bucket for Eureka Residents!
The City of Eureka hosts many cleanup events, and even recruits community members to host their own events in their neighborhood, but what we have heard from our community is a desire to pickup litter in a more casual and less structured way. If you are a Eureka resident, you can now rescue microplastics and litter from flowing directly through the storm drains to the bay on your own schedule with a free Trash Pick Up kit from the City of Eureka!
How to Claim Your Kit
• Call 707-441-4218 or email letsbeautifyeureka@eurekaca.gov to request your trash picker and bucket and schedule a time to pick up.
• Come to City Hall, 531 K St, to grab your picker and bucket.
• Get out there and rescue microplastics and litter from entering the bay!
*Proof of residence within City of Eureka Limits required*
Thank you for your interest in helping cleanup our community!
Please read below about best practices and recommendations while collecting litter.
More Information for Collecting Litter
Safety Tips
• Stay out of the roadway and be aware of your surroundings.
• Always use gloves or a picker when removing litter. To properly remove disposable gloves, grab the glove opening near your wrist and pull towards your fingers, then turn the glove inside out before disposing.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water when you are done picking up litter, even if you wore gloves.
• Stay away from sharps or biohazards. You can call non-emergency dispatch to report any dangerous items in public places 707-441-4044.
• Only go out during the daylight hours and be mindful of the weather as heavy rain or winds could make it unsafe to be out.
• Bag trash before placing in a trash receptacle.
Did You Know?
• Illegally dumped bulky items like fridges, couches, etc. on sidewalks and roadways can be reported to the city’s illegal dumping program for removal 707-441-4203
• Recology customers get 2 free bulky item pickups per year. Make sure to take advantage of your free pickups and spread word to neighbors!
• You can prevent litter by not overstuffing trash cans. This can lead to lids blowing open and animals and wind spreading litter.
Spread the Word!
• Be a citizen scientist! Consider tracking what litter you find on the Marine Debris Tracker App to help researchers understand what materials are most commonly littered.
• Spread word to neighbors and friends about this program! You can do meet ups and pickup litter together.
Questions? Contact letsbeautifyeureka@eurekaca.gov or 707-441-4218
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