City Of Irving: Volunteers Make KIB's 2021 Trash Bash A Success

Irving TX

06 October, 2021

5:22 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: October 6, 2021 Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its 30th Annual Trash Bash, the organization's signature cleanup event, at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on Sept. 25. A total of 350 volunteers of all ages came out to help pick up litter and keep it out of the nearby Trinity River, providing 1,400 hours of volunteer service. In addition, the group planted a new Burr Oak tree to celebrate the event's 30th anniversary and bring awareness to mental health. The group collected 340 pounds of trash and 320 pounds of recyclables during the event. In addition, 1,174 pounds canned food items were donated to benefit Crisis Ministries of Irving. KIB Board President Scott Wilson provided safety instructions to the volunteers prior to the cleanup. "Since 1992, the Trash Bash has been an Irving tradition," said Wilson. "While we offer the opportunity to make the community cleaner and greener by picking up litter, the Trash Bash is so much more than that. It's people who share a common goal gathering together, exploring a variety of environmental subjects, and having fun in the process. On behalf of the KIB Board and staff, I want to thank everyone who came out to help make this event a success." Several city departments helped make Trash Bash a success, including Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste Services, Water Utilities and Communications. The Singley Academy Police Explorers directed traffic and kept the parking procedure safe and efficient. The Young Men's Service League – Irving Hawks Chapter distributed supplies at the registration tables. A new addition to the Trash Bash this year was the planting of a tree to commemorate Mental Health Awareness. The 95-gallon bur oak was funded by a donation from Northrop Grumman and symbolizes the connection between nature and improved mental health. Members of the Urban Forestry Team instructed volunteers in the proper planting and care of trees. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its 30th Annual Trash Bash, the organization's signature cleanup event, at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on Sept. 25. A total of 350 volunteers of all ages came out to help pick up litter and keep it out of the nearby Trinity River, providing 1,400 hours of volunteer service. In addition, the group planted a new Burr Oak tree to celebrate the event's 30th anniversary and bring awareness to mental health. The group collected 340 pounds of trash and 320 pounds of recyclables during the event. In addition, 1,174 pounds canned food items were donated to benefit Crisis Ministries of Irving. KIB Board President Scott Wilson provided safety instructions to the volunteers prior to the cleanup. "Since 1992, the Trash Bash has been an Irving tradition," said Wilson. "While we offer the opportunity to make the community cleaner and greener by picking up litter, the Trash Bash is so much more than that. It's people who share a common goal gathering together, exploring a variety of environmental subjects, and having fun in the process. On behalf of the KIB Board and staff, I want to thank everyone who came out to help make this event a success." Several city departments helped make Trash Bash a success, including Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste Services, Water Utilities and Communications. The Singley Academy Police Explorers directed traffic and kept the parking procedure safe and efficient. The Young Men's Service League – Irving Hawks Chapter distributed supplies at the registration tables. A new addition to the Trash Bash this year was the planting of a tree to commemorate Mental Health Awareness. The 95-gallon bur oak was funded by a donation from Northrop Grumman and symbolizes the connection between nature and improved mental health. Members of the Urban Forestry Team instructed volunteers in the proper planting and care of trees. Learn more about KIB This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.