KEEP LAFAYETTE BEAUTIFUL CALLS FOR TRASH BASH VOLUNTEERS

Lafayette, LA –Keep Lafayette Beautiful and the Environmental Quality Division of Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), in partnership with the Bayou Vermilion District and Parish Proud, are asking citizens of all ages to participate in the 40th annual Trash Bash on April 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All are invited to take part in beautifying Lafayette by cleaning its streets, parks and waterways while enjoying the “bash” afterwards with a free t-shirt and lunch.

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 by calling 337-291-5637 or by emailing recycling@lafayettela.gov. 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 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Volunteers are instructed to meet 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 well as transportation upstream.

Volunteers may also arrange to pick up supplies prior to the event at the Recycling Office located at 400 Dugas Road. 

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

For more information or to help identify a project site, please contact the Recycling Office at 337-291-5637 or recycling@lafayettela.gov.

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