Sponsor-A-Can Cart patrol Standard Operating Procedure
Purpose:
To safely and efficiently collect, clean, and return wayward business shopping carts scattered around town.
Team Requirements:
- Ideal team size: 3 people
- Minimum team size: 2 people
- No solo runs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Nitrile gloves
- High visibility vests
- Closed-toe shoes
- Face masks (optional)
Equipment Needed:
- Vehicle with trailer
- Cleaning supplies (brushes, disinfectants)
- Pressure washer (via Klean Freak Car Wash)
- Trash bags
Procedure:
- Preparation:
- Ensure all team members are wearing the required PPE.
- Verify vehicle and trailer are in good working condition.
- Load necessary cleaning supplies and trash bags into the vehicle.
- Collection:
- Drive around designated areas to locate wayward shopping carts.
- Use caution when handling carts that may contain hazardous materials.
- Remove any debris, feces, human waste, and dangerous substances such as used fentanyl paraphernalia.
- Collect carts and securely load them onto the trailer.
- Transportation:
- Transport collected carts to the designated washing station (Klean Freak Car Wash).
- Cleaning:
- At the washing station, use the pressure washer to clean each cart thoroughly.
- Remove any debris, feces, human waste, and dangerous substances such as used fentanyl paraphernalia.
- Ensure all carts are disinfected and safe to handle.
- Return:
- Once cleaned, transport the carts back to their respective businesses (e.g., Target, Safeway, Home Depot).
- Unload and neatly organize the carts in the designated return area of each business.
- Post-Run:
- Dispose of any trash or hazardous materials collected during the run in appropriate receptacles @ Silverdale Recycling & Garbage Facility
- Clean and disinfect any equipment used.
- Remove and properly dispose of single-use / damaged PPE.
Safety Reminders:
- Always work in pairs or teams; never perform a solo run.
- Be aware of your surroundings and potential hazards.
- Handle all materials, especially hazardous ones, with care.
- Report any incidents or unsafe conditions to the team leader immediately.
- Don’t stand over and compact down trash bags into cans due to potentially hazardous materials contained within.
Contact Information: For questions or emergencies, contact [Sponsor-A-Can Coordinator Name] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].