Tips for organizing community clean-up days

[Addison_G]

I'm planning our first community clean-up day and could use some practical advice. What equipment should we have on hand? How do you recruit volunteers for what might seem like "work" rather than "fun"? What safety considerations are most important? Also, how do you make these events feel rewarding and community-building rather than just a chore? I want people to leave feeling good about what they accomplished and connected to their neighbors, not just tired from picking up trash.