This thread is for information about the clean-up activity at the Desert Rendezvous.
We will be cleaning up trash and debris from the shooting area on BLM land. There will be a safety meeting prior to the beginning of the clean up. BLM Rangers will be on site to confirm the range remains closed while we are working.
Please bring work gloves and wear eye protection.
5 gallon buckets seemed to have worked well in the past to hold small bits like spent casings and clay pigeon pieces. Plastic bags can only hold so much. 5 gallon buckets can purchased at any DIY center. Orange, grey and white are available at the big three. I'll let you figure out which carries what color. They are also available in a myriad of colors from on-line retailers if style matters.
There will be a couple of trucks/trailers that will ferry items collected and brought to the road, down to the dumpsters. Trailers will have larger trash cans on them. Please dump 5 gallon buckets into these cans. There will be water for all on these trucks. STAY HYDRATED.
For safety, we'd like to stay within 100 yards of the road/railway. Most of the debris is in this zone. Any large items out beyond the 100 yard range will be evaluated by STAFF.
As this is the desert there is a good likely hood of snakes and or insects, and some of the debris will be sharp. Please be aware of your surroundings, think about where you are putting your hands and keep a watch out for your neighbors. It does not matter how much we clean up if people are getting hurt.
Thank you all for coming out to help out at past events. We look forward to seeing you in February!
We will be cleaning up trash and debris from the shooting area on BLM land. There will be a safety meeting prior to the beginning of the clean up. BLM Rangers will be on site to confirm the range remains closed while we are working.
Please bring work gloves and wear eye protection.
5 gallon buckets seemed to have worked well in the past to hold small bits like spent casings and clay pigeon pieces. Plastic bags can only hold so much. 5 gallon buckets can purchased at any DIY center. Orange, grey and white are available at the big three. I'll let you figure out which carries what color. They are also available in a myriad of colors from on-line retailers if style matters.
There will be a couple of trucks/trailers that will ferry items collected and brought to the road, down to the dumpsters. Trailers will have larger trash cans on them. Please dump 5 gallon buckets into these cans. There will be water for all on these trucks. STAY HYDRATED.
For safety, we'd like to stay within 100 yards of the road/railway. Most of the debris is in this zone. Any large items out beyond the 100 yard range will be evaluated by STAFF.
As this is the desert there is a good likely hood of snakes and or insects, and some of the debris will be sharp. Please be aware of your surroundings, think about where you are putting your hands and keep a watch out for your neighbors. It does not matter how much we clean up if people are getting hurt.
Thank you all for coming out to help out at past events. We look forward to seeing you in February!
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