Trash People of McKinley Park x RUNAWAY COW: Community Cleanup

Schedule

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Runaway Cow | Chicago, IL

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About this Event

Trash People exists to facilitate community connection and contribution in Chicago. We make picking up litter SUPER FUN ;) and it's an easy way to meet your neighbors, new friends, and fellow Trash People.

Join us for a neighborhood clean up in partnership with RUNAWAY COW. Would love for you to join whether this is your 1st or 15th time!

A friendly note for corporate teams: our events fill up fast and are intended for our community members. If you're interested in attending a clean up as a team volunteering opportunity, please email us at [email protected] to talk through how we can help! We'd love to hear from you.


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What to expect:

  • Meet us at 6:30pm outside RUNAWAY COW (608 W 31st). Please arrive on time because this helps us run a smooth event. We'll begin by chatting for a little, passing out supplies, and then hop into the clean up. Please note advanced registration is essential due to the number of interested participants - please don't just show up!
  • Everyone is welcome, and we hope you'll join us, especially if you haven't been before! We are a friendly bunch and exist not only to contribute to our community, but to make new friends within it, too :)

If you have any questions, the best way to reach us is via Instagram @trashpeopleofmckinleypark. If you don't have Instagram, feel free to email us at [email protected].


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What to bring

  • Please do check the weather and bring appropriate clothing/supplies - specifically you may like to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer. Be sure to wear comfortable and weather-appropriate shoes.
  • No need to bring anything else - we supply all equipment!
  • If you want to bring a friend, please also have them register via the Eventbrite link so we can plan accordingly - we also need all attendees to acknowledge our waiver.

What not to bring

  • We love pets, but you'll need both hands, and we'll be working near busy streets! We regret dogs aren't allowed to join Trash People events, but you're very welcome to show us pictures :)
  • We mostly work near busy roads, so for safety reasons, our events are adult-only (18+).
  • If the event is fully booked, please add yourself to the waitlist or join us for the next one! In order to keep the group manageable for us as organizers, to ensure we have enough supplies, and to ensure all participants have signed our waiver, we require all attendees to have formally RSVPd through Eventbrite.
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Where is it happening?

Runaway Cow, 608 West 31st Street, Chicago, United States

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