Boo at the Bin!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm

About

Volunteers are needed for Boo at the Bin, a family-friendly night of fun and recycling on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center (731 N. Franklin Avenue). Volunteer shifts will run from 5:00-8:30 pm. 

Staff from the City’s Environmental Services and Public Works departments will be on hand with a variety of equipment, activities and treats to help families learn about recycling and other City resources and services. Staff will greet guests in full costume sharing trivia and a treat as attendees make their way around various stations. Volunteers are encouraged to dress up in their favorite family-friendly costumes.

A pizza dinner will be provided for volunteers at 5 p.m.

The address is 731 North Franklin Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802
Volunteers should park in the parking lot on the NORTH side of the building off Nichols St. Walk around the building to the check-in area.

A local background check through Springfield Police Department is required for volunteers at this event.

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Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
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Registration Closes
72 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Requirements
Background check
Requirement Details

A local background check through Springfield Police Department is required for all volunteers. 

Perks
A pizza dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. prior to the event.
Parking Details
Volunteers should park in the lot NORTH of the Recycling Center, off of Nichols St., then walk around the building to the check-in area.
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Shifts (3)

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ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
Boo at the Bin! - Beverage Station5:00pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will serve hot cider and water to families during the event. 

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Boo at the Bin! - Direction Assistants5:00pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will be stationed along the path through the event to help point families in the right direction. 

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Boo at the Bin! - Gate Greeters5:00pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)

Volunteers will greet families as they enter the event, hand out bags, and help families get started. 

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