Clean up Tips

• Make SAFETY the key factor in any watershed or beach cleanup.
  
  
• Remind your hui members to wear gloves and use tongs or “grabbers” anytime they perform trash/litter cleanups. Toxic substances and sharp objects (broken glass, needles, etc.) may be present in watersheds or on beaches and parks. These items require special handling and gloves may not provide enough protection. Volunteers should not touch or make any effort to pick them up, to preclude possible exposure to blood borne pathogens or other hazardous material.
  
  
• Remind hui members to wear appropriate sturdy closed toe shoes, sun block, hats, and to bring a snack and water; Stay hydrated and avoid over-exertion and heat stress; and always keep an eye on the sea for shifting tides and waves along the beach or standing water/pools in watersheds. Working in teams or two or three is safer and fun too; and remember that children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
  
  
• Make sure all the trash collected gets put in a nearby dumpster or trash can. Or stash the trash in your car or truck until you can toss it later in a dumpster or trash can.
  
  
• Think conservation when doing your HUI300 eco-service by conserving trash bags and gloves. We must be careful not to create more trash that we pick up.
  
  
• Thank your fellow Hui members for their ongoing efforts. It takes a Hui of at least three members to meet the HUI300 Challenge and a sincere “Mahalo” is always appreciated.