Scouts Trash the Trash Day is a global initiative which challenges Scouts to bring a friend or family member and collect at least one Kilo (2.2 pounds) of trash or recycling each.

The Scouts of Troop 1206 in Helena, Montana established Scouts Trash the Trash Day after realizing that while Scouts around the world gather several times a year during events like Jamboree on the Air and Internet, Founder’s Day, and World Neckerchief Day, there was no worldwide day for Scouts to all clean up their communities.

Scouts Trash the Trash Day is a day to showcase Scouting in action, educate individuals about Scouting and recruit new youth and adults into the Scouting movement.

AND…Earn up to Two Awards and Meet Requirements for Four More!

 

Participants in Scouts Trash the Trash Day can earn the following awards:

1.   Capitol Area Council Scouts Trash the Trash Day 2022 Patch

2.   Messengers of Peace Badge

 

Participants can also meet the requirements for:

1.   Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturer World Conservation Award. Participate in a conservation project as part of an approved Scouting program totaling at least three hours and that addresses a conservation need common to more than one country.

2.   S.C.E.N.E Award. Scouts who have started this award at Sea Base can use Scouts Trash the Trash to complete the home service project requirement.

3.   Take Care of Texas. Complete at least 2 hours toward a conservation project that relates to one of the merit badges previously completed.

4.   Advancement for Life Rank. Upon approval of your Unit Leader, this activity counts as conservation service hours for rank advancement. A total of three conservation hours are required.

 

How to earn the Capitol Area Council Scouts Trash the Trash 2022 Patch:

1.   Follow the participant guidelines.

2.   Collect trash and recycling totaling at least 4.4 pounds with a friend or family member

3.   Send us a photo of yourself and your friend or family member with your trash and/or recycling

4.   Report your efforts on a GOOGLE DOC.

Be sure to have your unit leaders report service hours on “Internet Advancement.”

 

Scouts Trash the Trash 2022 Patch Guidelines

Who

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts and Scouters! AND, at least one friend or family member per participant.

What

Improve our environment by reducing trash and recyclables that would otherwise end up in the landscape, earth, streams, rivers, and oceans, causing harm to humans and animals.

Where

Public spaces such as local parks, school grounds, forests, streams, lakes, beaches, etc. Not on private property.

When

May 7, 2022

How

1.   Choose a place to pick up trash and recyclables.

2    Choose a friend or family member to accompany you.

3.   Bring separate bags for trash and recycling.

4.   Pick a time on May 7th to collect the trash and recycling.

5.   Wear gloves and close-toed shoes. Consider wearing two types of gloves. Nitrile gloves protect you from direct contact transmission, and work-type gloves protect you from injury. The type of gloves will depend on the type and location of trash. Do not touch your face or uncovered body parts with the gloves. After trash collection, properly remove and dispose of gloves.

6.   Weigh your trash and recycling separately. Record the weight(s). Dispose of the trash in a dumpster or other receptacle that is directly emptied by commercial trash services. Recycle glass bottles, cans, plastic bottles and other recyclables.

7.   Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds with soap and water (recite the Scout Oath and Law to yourself), then use hand sanitizer if available.

8.   Record your volunteer hours.

9.   Report results on the GOOGLE DOC by May 14th, 2022