FAQ’s/MORE INFO:
Where and when will
Spring Clean happen?
The best answer is “All over the
County, from March through May!”
This year KBCB is focusing on
roadside litter collection throughout the county as our part of helping
Burleson County stay beautiful and win the BVCCC. On the RSVP/Sign-up
form, KBCB has divided Highway 21 and Highway 36 into cleanup segments of
various lengths. You are encouraged to select a segment that matches the
distance you/your group can reasonably handle cleaning, and a location that you
personally really want to see spic and span!
If you have another place/road
segment you’d rather focus on, or you plan to do a cleanup on a different day,
that’s great, too! No cleanup is too small to count. The RSVP/Sign-up form allows
you to enter any location and indicate the date your event will occur.
If you already completed a cleanup
between 3/1/25 and 5/31/25, please email the Waivers for each participant (and
event photos, if you’d like!) to rmurray@burlesoncounty.org
and designate one person to enter the event results here to count toward the BVCCC.
What will happen at
the three planned events?
If there are enough volunteers, we
expect various cleanups to occur at the same time on the planned event days, along
the sections of roadway selected by each group. Cleanup leaders will be
responsible for organizing and conducting their segment’s cleanup. A KBCB
representative will be available by phone for support as needed.
A KBCB representative will lead a cleanup
along one section of roadway on each of the planned days. Individuals who wish
to participate in that group should simply indicate that as they complete the
Sign-Up form and send their Waiver to rmurray@burlesoncounty.org.
The KBCB cleanup leader for that day’s event will reach out with more details.
What if someone else
picks the same segment of roadway that I want to clean?
No worries! KBCB will reach out to
you, and you will have the option to join forces, select a different segment,
or clean just one side of the roadway and have the other group clean the other
side.
What will I need to
take part in a cleanup?
In Advance of the Event
Just sign and submit a Waiver KBCB Waiver, Release, Consent Form_2025 Spring Clean and
complete the RSVP/Sign-up form to
participate. You are welcome to be a cleanup team of one, lead your own group’s
cleanup, or request to be included in another group doing a cleanup.
The Day of the Cleanup
Stay safe first! Since this is
Texas and temps are warming up (i.e. crawly critters are active), we recommend
you wear full-length pants, boots/closed-toe shoes that can get dirty (they
probably will!), gloves, and a hat for the event. Bring plenty of cold water
and maybe a snack. Consider sunscreen and bug repellant, as needed. Be alert to
potential dangers as you collect litter.
After the Cleanup
Return any supplies you borrowed
and make sure to sign out with your group leader.
Tell your friends and family how
much fun you had, and make plans to participate in our next event (see the 2025 Calendar)!
Attend our upcoming KBCB Board
Meeting June 3rd to see how you can continue to be involved in
helping to Keep Burleson County Beautiful!
What else will I need (in
addition to the items above) if I plan to LEAD a cleanup?
In Advance of the Event
1)
Verify that each participant who will be
attending has provided you a signed Waiver KBCB Waiver, Release, Consent Form_2025 Spring Clean and that copies of these
are emailed to rmurray@burlesoncounty.org
or delivered to Karen Bolt on the third floor of the Courthouse. (Participants
in a Somerville cleanup and providing waivers to Kathy Pollock do not need to
submit them again.)
2)
Gather sufficient “3G” supplies prior to your
big day: gloves, grabbers, and garbage bags! Hand sanitizer is also very
useful. Limited supplies are available in advance for loan at the Burleson
County Courthouse. Please contact rmurray@burlesoncounty.org
to arrange a pickup. We also strongly recommend you have at least a simple
first aid kit assembled with antiseptic, ointment, and bandages, as well as
spare bottles of cold water.
3)
Plan for how you will dispose of the litter and recyclables
your group will collect. One-time Burleson County Collection Station Vouchers
are available upon request, which include access to a cardboard collection
trailer and recycling bin for #2 plastics & aluminum cans. If you will need
county or city assistance with collecting the bags, please make arrangements in
advance by contacting Mr. Jody Tillery at (979) 567-2360 or jtillery@burlesoncounty.org
or, in Somerville, Kathy Pollock at (979) 596-1122 or codecos@somervilletx.gov.
The Day of the Cleanup
1)
Have everyone sign in and check to ensure you
have a waiver for each person in attendance, and request that they sign out
when they are leaving.
2)
Keep Participant Safety First!
- Before getting started, review the safety flyer with participants to help
prevent injury, illness, or other issues.
- If you have a large enough group, appoint a “Safety Sergeant” who will keep
an eye on participants for potential safety/well-being concerns. They should be
prepared to respond to minor incidents with the water and first aid kit (for
self care) and notify you if someone needs further assistance.
3)
Discuss how you plan to handle recyclables, if
these will be separated from other trash collected.
4)
Establish expectations for the start and end
locations and any breaks planned. Appoint starting positions so that it will
not be necessary to cross the road in order to clean both sides, or make plans
for how/when group members are to safely cross.
5)
Pass out supplies and communicate what
participants should do with filled bags as they go. Make sure bags are securely
fastened closed when filled. Clarify what supplies need to be returned before a
participant leaves, and re-emphasize that they need to sign out.
6)
Once your cleanup is complete, use a smart phone
to submit your event results here. Alternatively, this
form can be printed and filled in by hand. (A printed version is provided with
loaned supplies.) We recommend you complete the report on site before you
leave.
7) Share
Photos: Email
to rmurray@burlesoncounty.org or
post on social media and tag #BVCleanup.
After the Cleanup
1)
Return any supplies your group borrowed.
2)
Tell your friends and family how much fun you
had, and make plans to participate in our next event (see the 2025 Calendar)
Attend our upcoming KBCB Board Meeting June 3rd
to see how you can continue to be involved in helping to Keep Burleson County
Beautiful!
Got Additional Questions?
Contact Raileen Murray @ (979) 567-2331 or rmurray@burlesoncounty.org