10/08/2026
Preparing for your fall cleanup event looks a little different than preparing for other seasons.
▶️ Here's a few helpful fall cleanup prep tips:
1. Check your gear before the first event. ✅ Pull out your grabbers, gloves, and buckets and give them a once-over. Make sure jaws close tight, handles aren’t cracked, and gloves still fit. Replace anything worn now so you’re not scrambling on cleanup day.
2. Dress for changing weather. 👕 Fall mornings can start cold and warm up fast. Wear layers you can shed, waterproof shoes or boots for wet leaves and mud, and bright colors so drivers can see you along roadsides.
3. Watch for what leaves can hide. 🍂 Fallen leaves cover up sharp objects, glass, and needles. Use a grabber instead of your hands to sift through leaf piles, and bring a sturdy container for anything sharp.
4. Plan for shorter days. 🌞 Daylight disappears earlier this time of year. Schedule cleanups for mid-morning or early afternoon, keep track of sunset times, and carry a flashlight or headlamp if you’re working late.
Have anymore prep tips? Share them below!
