Tailgate Recycling
Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be piloting a Tailgate Recycling program at the State Fairgrounds parking lot for USC home football games during the 2009-2010 season. The goal is to reduce the amount of waste generated at the games and to establish recycling habits among fans.
Volunteers are essential for the program’s success. 15-20 volunteers are needed for each game. For games starting at 7:00 p.m., volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
- 2:00 - 6:00 PM - 8 volunteers are needed to pass out bags at gates as tailgaters enter the parking lot.
- 6:00 - 7:15 PM - 2 volunteers are needed to collect recyclables at Gate 8 as fans leave the tailgate parking lot to enter the stadium.
- 6:45 - 8:30 PM - 8 volunteers are needed to collect the bags of recyclables and bring them to our recycling trailer.
All volunteers will be provided with a t-shirt identifying them as a member of the recycling team.
If you or your organization would like to volunteer for one or more of the football games, contact Heidi Johnson at 803-733-2526 or heidi@keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org
The Tailgate Recycling program will not accept glass due to safety reasons, so please remember to bring all beverages in plastic bottles or cans!
2009 USC Home Football Game Schedule
- Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. — vs. Florida Atlantic
- There will be no Tailgate Recycling at the September 24, 2009 game.
- Saturday, October 3, 2009, Time TBA — vs. South Carolina State
- Due to preparations for the State Fair, there will be no Tailgate Recycling at the October 10, 2009 game.
- Due to the State Fair, there will be no Tailgate Recycling at the October 24, 2009 game.
- Saturday, November 14, 2009, Time TBA — vs. Florida
- Saturday, November 28, 2009, Time TBA — vs. Clemson VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THIS GAME!
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