Tidy Up Tomball Fall 2024 Clean-Up

What is it?

Tidy Up Tomball is a bi-annual trash clean-up event designed to bring the community together to beautify the City of Tomball.
 
When is it?

Tidy up Tomball is a bi-annual event. The next event is scheduled for November 2, 2024.
 
Where is it?

Tomball Baptist Church Parking Lot - 401 Oxford St. Tomball, TX 77375

 

How does it work?

Tidy Up Tomball is open to businesses, schools, organizations, friends, and families. Everyone is encouraged participate! Teams will be assigned to pick-up trash in a specific area of town. Teams will meet at kick-off at 8am the day of the event to sign-in and pick up their information packet and materials. After kick-off, teams will go to their assigned clean-up area as indicated on the maps in their information packet.

Once the assigned area is cleaned, teams will place all of the trash bags in the specified area for the City of Tomball to pick up later in the day. Once the assigned area is completed, teams will return to kick-off to check-out their supplies and enjoy a free lunch.

 

What's the Schedule?

• 8:00am: Kick-Off Starts | Teams Check-In
• 8:30am: Announcements | Sponsor Recognition | Group Photo
• 9:00am: Kick-Off Ends | Teams Head To Assigned Clean-Up Locations
• 11:00am: Teams Finish Clean-Up & Place Trash Bags in Assigned Location | Return to Kick-off for Check-out and Free Lunch!

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday in a tidier Tomball!

 

What will Tidy Up Tomball be providing?

At kick-off your team will be provided with:

• a route assignment with map
• trash bags
• gloves
• safety vests
• trash picker uppers
• first aid kit
• a sharps container
• bottled water & coffee
• breakfast (available at check-in)
• lunch (available after route is completed - return to kick-off)

What should I bring with me?

• Get your wardrobe ready! We recommend wearing full length pants, tennis shoes or rubber boots, a hat and of course sunscreen.
• Be prepared to work on routes that may have ditches, slopes, tall grass, or are near the road.
• Some families opt to bring a wagon to roll along the route to help carry supplies or tired kiddos.
• We will have trash picker uppers and gloves for everyone at kick-off but if you prefer to bring your own, please do.

About Tidy Up Tomball

Tidy Up Tomball, a non-profit founded in 2023, is a community-driven initiative addressing the rising waste issue in Tomball, Texas. Initiated by local leaders determined to combat the impact that litter has on Tomball's allure, the organization is more than a group – it's a movement reflecting unity and shared responsibility. Our goal is to safeguard Tomball's charm for current and future generations, understanding that a cleaner environment enhances overall well-being, economic growth, and quality of life.

We have had two successful events resulting in 2,300lbs of trash picked up throughout the community. We are looking forward to our fall event - help us Tidy Up Tomball!