About this Event
Who are we?
exists to facilitate community contribution & connection in Chicago.
What's Going On?
Join us on Thursday, March 20th for a field trip to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the world that just so happens to be located in our own backyard! We will be participating in an extensive tour that will take us across various parts of the facility and give us insight into the process for cleaning over 700 million gallons of wastewater every day!
What to Expect
- Arrive at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant no later than 9:45 AM! Please allow enough time in the morning to ensure an on-time arrival - the tour begins PROMPTLY at 10:00 AM.
- As far as transportation goes, public transit does not appear to be a feasible option, so we HIGHLY encourage all attendees to CARPOOL. If you have a vehicle, please coordinate with any friends who may be attending! Also: let us know if you have space in your car for some new friends! In order to reduce our environmental impact, we'd love to make this happen with as few vehicles on the road as possible!
- The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours, so be prepared for an active morning/afternoon!
- Make sure you bring your ID or Passport and dress appropriately (long pants and closed-toed shoes).
- There is no official activity planned for after the tour, but if you have the time and the inclination, maybe lunch in the area (or back in the city) is in the cards? Feel free to keep the good times going :)
- Please keep an eye on our Instagram (@trashpeopleoflogansquare) and your emails for event updates! If inclimate weather or other circumstances result in us cancelling the event, we'll provide as much notice as possible!
If you have any questions, the best way to reach us is via Instagram @trashpeopleoflogansquare. If you don't have Instagram, feel free to email us at [email protected]
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IMPORTANT INFO
In order to attend, you MUST complete the MWRD Facility Waiver and Indemnity Waiver. Click to fill it out. This must be complete no later than March 6th!
What to Bring:
- Just yourself and your state-issued ID or Passport!
What to Wear:
- Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes (dresses, skirts, shorts, sandals, and high heels are NOT permitted)
What NOT To Bring:
- Backpacks, carry bags, large purses, drinks, and food (unless medically necessary) are not permitted during the visit. Feel free to leave this stuff in your vehicle!
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Safety & Liability
- The safety of all Trash People is important to us so we recommend in attending our events that you take all safety precautions that you would in every day life.
- In attending our events, and by registering via this event link, you are acknowledging that your participation is voluntary, and that you are completely responsible for your own behavior and safety at the event. By registering, you are releasing and holding harmless Trash People and associated parties from all claims and liability relating to any illness, injury, disability or death, theft or loss that may occur during the event, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Via MWRD: In consideration of being allowed to undertake this activity, for myself, my heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns, I forever REMISE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees from any liability for personal injury to or death of myself or damage to my personal property which may arise due to my presence on the subject MWRD facilities. I agree to be solely responsible for and to defend, indemnify, keep and save harmless the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees against all injuries, losses, damages, liens, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses which may in any way accrue directly or indirectly, against the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees, in consequence of the MWRD’s granting its permission for me to visit the facility.
- Sometimes photos are taken at our events which may be used for future promotional purposes and on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed for this purpose, please notify the group leader and opt out of photographs on the day.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), 6001 West Pershing Road, Cicero, United States
USD 11.08
