Project Front Yard Calls for Trash Bash 2020 Volunteers

Project Front Yard and the Environmental Quality Division of Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), in partnership with the Bayou Vermilion District (BVD), are asking citizens of all ages to participate in the annual Trash Bash, April 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. All are invited to take part in beautifying Lafayette by cleaning its streets, parks and waterways and then joining in the “bash” afterwards for free lunch, live music and prizes.

Neighborhood groups, Scouts, nonprofits and businesses are asked to choose a sight within Lafayette Parish where they will clean up litter.  There is no cost to participate.  Volunteers can register through Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-bash-2020-a-closer-look-at-litter-registration-93379660077>  or by phone 291-5637  / email recycling@lafayettela.gov<applewebdata://647A7793-517E-493E-AF7F-9E5B5DBFA44D/recycling@lafayettela.gov>.  The first 100 registered volunteers will receive a free T-shirt.  A limited number of canoes are available for reservation by those wanting to clean up on the Bayou Vermilion.  Volunteers may also bring their own personal watercraft.

This community cleanup effort is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Volunteers meet up at the Bayou Vermilion District’s Begnaud House, across from the Beaver Park Pavilion, located at 500 Fisher Road to pick up supplies.  Gloves, litter bags, litter grabbers and high visibility vests will be provided at the Begnaud House that morning.
For those who reserve canoes, paddles and life vests will be provided as will transportation upstream.

Volunteers may also arrange to pick up supplies prior to the event at the Recycling Office located at 400 Dugas Road, off North University Avenue in Lafayette.

All volunteers are invited to return to the BVD’s Begnaud House by 11:30 for the after clean up bash where prizes will be awarded for the most interesting piece of trash discovered and the most trash retrieved.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen and bring a durable water bottle.

For more information or help identifying a clean-up site, please contact the Recycling Office at 337.291.5637 or recycling@lafayettela.gov<applewebdata://647A7793-517E-493E-AF7F-9E5B5DBFA44D/recycling@lafayettela.gov>.