Cleanup Day Shopping List

A cleanup day needs more than litter pickers and bin bags. Plan supplies for registration, safe collection, sorting, refreshments and the return point, especially if groups will be spread across several routes. Bring reusable gloves, safety vests, hand sanitiser and a first aid kit before anyone starts. For a full morning, allow roughly 500 ml of drinks per participant, plus coffee or tea at the assembly point.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 40
Party tentqty 2
Tableclothqty 6

Cleaning

Litter pickersqty 35
Reusable glovesqty 40
Waste binsqty 8
Waste binsqty 6
Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Mopsqty 3
Waste scale
Trash grabbersqty 6

Safety

Safety vestsqty 12
First aid kit
Safety gogglesqty 10
Hand sanitizerqty 4

Equipment

Megaphone
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Barbecueqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 4

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Knivesqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 8

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Reusable platesqty 80
Reusable cutleryqty 80
Small bowlsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 4

Decorations

Directional signsqty 12
Chalkboardsqty 4
Table numbersqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Hamburgers - 50 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 25 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 80 pieces
- Cheese slices - 2 packs
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Potato salad - 4 kilos
- Pasta salad - 4 kilo
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 150 pieces
- Pedal bin liners - 50 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Liquid hand soap - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 8 pieces

Tips

Provide at least one pair of reusable gloves and one litter picker per participant, with 10% extra for replacements. Add safety vests for route leaders and anyone working near traffic.
Set up separate waste bins or marked containers for each waste category at the collection point. Bring a waste scale if you want to record the amount collected rather than estimate it.
Plan 500 ml of drinks per person for a half-day cleanup, and chill them in coolers before registration. For coffee and tea, allow one hot drink per participant plus 10% extra.
Keep the first aid kit, hand sanitiser and safety goggles at the registration table, not in a vehicle parked elsewhere. Put a broom, dustpan and brush, and buckets near the waste stations for the final tidy-up.
If the event may continue after dark or under a party tent, pack extension cords, LED lamps or battery lanterns in advance. Test walkie-talkies and the megaphone before groups leave the assembly point.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a community cleanup day?: Bring litter pickers, reusable gloves, waste bins, safety vests, hand sanitiser and a first aid kit. You will also need marked waste stations, route signs, drinks, and equipment for registration and sorting.
How many drinks should I buy for a cleanup day?: Allow about 500 ml of drinks per participant for a half-day cleanup, plus 10% extra. If people will work for more than four hours, plan closer to 750 ml per person and keep water chilled in coolers.
How many litter pickers and gloves do I need?: Plan one litter picker and one pair of reusable gloves per participant, then add 10% extra for damaged or misplaced equipment. For 30 participants, that means at least 33 of each.
What safety equipment is needed for a litter-picking event?: Provide safety vests for route leaders and participants working near roads, plus a first aid kit, hand sanitiser and safety goggles where needed. Check all safety equipment at least one day before the cleanup.

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