RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – In the spirit of Leave No Trace and community stewardship, Scout Troop 1847 and local outdoor gear shop Gear Hut are joining forces to host a post-Burning Man collection event aimed at disposing trash and keeping valuable goods out of the landfill by giving them a second life.
Participants and Burners alike are encouraged to drop off unopened food, bagged trash, bottled water, bikes and reusable camping gear in one simple drop off. Items will be sorted, redistributed, recycled or responsibly disposed of. The goal is to reduce unnecessary environmental impact and support both local communities and future outdoor adventures.
To support the Scouts’ ongoing environmental and community service programs, a $10 donation is requested per bag for use of recycling and upcycling services provided on-site, as well as trash disposal.
Scout Mom Julie Tullgren is one of the primary organizers, “The Scout Troop is partnering with Kiwanis, to help reduce the impact to the bike program. As small organizations, handling such inflow all within one or two weeks of the year can be overwhelming… but if we come together as a community of non-profit groups and businesses, it makes taking on big environmental tasks manageable!”
“Leave No Trace is a fundamental principle for us, both on and off the playa. We’re offering an eco-friendly solution for those who can’t take their camping gear home, while ensuring locals have access to affordable outdoor equipment and raising funds for local non-profits,” said Leah Wzientek from Gear Hut, Reno’s local used gear shop.
Collected goods will be cleaned, sorted and redistributed to local shelters, Scout programs, Gear Hut’s non-profit accounts, and other community initiatives. Let’s ensure that what survives the Playa lives on with purpose. Dumpsters will also be onsite for unsalvageable goods and bagged trash.
Collection Dates & Times:SATURDAY, August 30: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMSUNDAY, August 31: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMMONDAY, September 1: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NOTE: No dumping. Collection ONLY during listed hours.
Location:
Large Parking Lot West of Kiwanis:
5125 Mill Street. Reno, NV 89502After dropping off bicycles at Kiwanis, participants can follow all signage/cones to the lot to the west where volunteers will guide you through the drop off process.
Other community partners and organizations that will be recipients of salvageable goods include:
Kiwanis Bike Program: Non profit bike outreach and educationGear Hut: Used outdoor gear shopHope Community Church: Food pantryReno Burrito Project: Houseless outreach
Folks looking for more information can check out their Facebook event online (Troop 1847 Annual After Burn Trash & Gear Fundraiser) for a map of the collection process or contact Julie at Troop1847trashngear@gmail.com .
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