Keep Yucaipa Clean Program
Help keep Yucaipa clean by adopting a park, street, or trail that you love.
For individuals, families, groups, businesses, schools, organizations, etc. to assist their community by performing tasks such as trash pickup, and weeding in Yucaipa parks.
- A trash free community is inviting to visitors and prospective new residents and businesses.
- Through the efforts of volunteers, improvements can be made which may otherwise not be possible. Taking ownership in a city park gives everyone a sense of pride in their park and community
Volunteers agree to:
- Clean-up trash from all grassed and surrounding areas in the park, weed and pick up small branches from most used areas in the park that is agreed upon by the City and volunteer(s). Clean-up should occur at least once a month from April through October, but more often is appreciated.
- Fill out and sign the Adopt a Park Form. We appreciate a commitment of a minimum of two (2) years.
- Follow the safety guidelines below:
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- Have along a first aid kit and be aware of local emergency services in case of injuries.
- Plan plenty of time, bring water, take breaks and take care to not over-exert.
- Do not remove heavy, rusty, hazardous, etc. items that may cause injury.
- For broken glass be sure to wear gloves, and if possible, use a broom and dustpan.
- Make sure adequate supervision is provided for participants seventeen years of age or younger. If younger than 8 years old they should always have an adult with them at all times.
- Keep pets at a distance from Clean-up operations
City of Yucaipa agrees to:
- Do a special pick-up if the trash bins are over full.
- Provide trash bags upon request.
- Remove large, heavy, or hazardous materials from the adopted park area.
- Follow up on reports of graffiti, damage, dumped items, downed trees, etc. and check on any safety concerns.
For individuals, families, groups, businesses, schools, organizations, etc. to assist their community by picking up trash along a City of Yucaipa street.
- A trash free community is inviting to visitors and prospective new residents and businesses.
- Through the efforts of volunteers, improvements can be made which may otherwise not be possible. Taking ownership of a city street gives everyone a sense of pride in their community
Volunteers agree to:
- Clean-up trash along sidewalk areas around streets agreed upon by the City and volunteer(s). Clean-up will occur at least once a month from April through October, but more often is appreciated.
- Fill out and sign the Adopt-a-Street Form. We appreciate a commitment of a minimum of two (2) years.
- Follow the safety guidelines below:
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- Carry a first aid kit and be aware of local emergency services in case of injuries.
- Plan plenty of time, bring water, take breaks and take care to not over-exert.
- Do not remove heavy, hazardous, etc. items that may cause injury.
- For broken glass be sure to wear gloves, and if possible, use a broom and dustpan.
- Have adequate supervision for participants seventeen years of age or younger. If younger than 8 years old they should always have an adult with them at all times.
- Keep pets at a distance from Clean-up operations.
City of Yucaipa will provide:
- A mutually agreed upon designated area for you to leave trash and debris you collect.
- Trash bags, vests and other supplies upon request.
- Staff who will check out any concerns you observe and report after your clean-up.
For individuals, families, groups, businesses, schools, organizations, etc. to assist their community by picking up trash on a City of Yucaipa Trail.
- A trash free community is inviting to visitors and prospective new residents and businesses.
- Through the efforts of volunteers, areas of the city can be kept looking good which may otherwise not be possible. Taking ownership of a trail gives everyone a sense of pride in their community
Volunteers agree to:
- Clean-up trash inside and outside of the bus shelter/shelters agreed upon by the City and volunteer(s). Do weeding in areas that are over grown. Trash pick-up should occur at least once a week all months of the year, but more often is appreciated.
- Fill out and sign the Adopt-a-Trail Form. We appreciate a commitment of a minimum of two (2) years.
- Follow the safety guidelines below:
- Carry a first aid kit and be aware of local emergency services in case of injuries.
- Do not remove heavy, hazardous, etc. items that may cause injury.
- For broken glass be sure to wear gloves, and if possible, use a broom and dustpan.
- Have adequate supervision for participants seventeen years of age or younger. If younger than 8 years old they should always have an adult with them at all times.
- Keep pets at a distance from Clean-up operations.
City of Yucaipa will provide:
- A special pick up if the trash bins are over full, or large items need to be removed.
- Provide trash bags upon request.