Open Space STL, along with our partners are grateful to host River des Peres Trash Bash (fourth Saturday in October) and Confluence Trash Bash (second Saturday in April) each year. Read on to learn more about past years and how you can get involved! As Missouri Stream Team #5, we see this as an extension of our annual Operation Clean Stream Program. We are happy to offer these opportunities throughout the St. Louis region each year.

Date: October 25, 2025 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Meeting point:  1400 N Price Rd parking lot
Completed Volunteer Waiver form required
What to wear:  Sturdy shoes or waders that protect the entire foot.  You will get dirty so wear suitable clothing. 
Volunteers may want to bring:
​something to drink
bug spray
towel
extra shoes
bag to take dirty items home
other personal clean up items.
City will provide gloves and mesh bags for trash collection.  We will also have a first aid kit and hand sanitizer.