Step-by-step Instructions for Oyster Shell Pick-up

1. Meet at GTM NERR front desk

Ask secretary for vehicle binder for Ford Explorer

Retrieve red Oyster Log binder from counter-top

2. Drive Explorer to shop yard

Attach oyster trailer: slide trailer onto ball hitch of Explorer, push down lever to lock, plug in electric cord for break light connection, attach 2 chains to Explorer

Check that all of the recycle bins are secure in the trailer via the bungie net

• Note: all the supplies you need are in the back of the Explorer.

– Blue bin: oyster scale, first aid, writing implements, latex gloves, trash bags, etc.

– Shovel: used if you need to transfer shell from one bin to another due to weight

– Dolly: used to move bins about if they are too heavy to wheel as-is

– Rain jackets: used if raining

– Sheet of heavy aluminum: to be placed under scale when weighing bins …please use!

3. Drive to restaurants

Retrieve full bins

Weigh them before loading into trailer

Replace those bins with the same number of new, clean bins

Record weights in log book next to appropriate restaurant name, date, etc.

** Maps to all restaurants in back**

4. After picking up from each restaurant, make your final stop at the GTM Middle Beach Parking Lot where our Shell Bank is located.

Dump each bin in the appropriate pile (indicated with a sign and date…very important b/c of quarantine period required)

Load empty bins back onto trailer and head back to the shop yard

5. Drive back to shop yard

Unload dirty bins at washing station and hose down

Park trailer back in it’s place

Secure bins down with the bungie net as you found it (ready for the next volunteers)

6. Drive and park the Explorer back in the EEC parking lot Return vehicle binder and key to

secretary with your odometer numbers logged

Record your hours in the Oyster Volunteer Log book on counter

Enjoy the rest of your day!!