Trash and Toilets

GGBY Highline Gathering is a Leave No Trace event and participants and spectators are expected to adhere to the 7 principles of Leave No Trace which are:

  • Plan ahead and prepare.

  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces.

  • Dispose of waste properly.

  • Leave what you find.

  • Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).

  • Respect wildlife.

  • Be considerate of other visitors.

In summary, what you carry in must be carried out. There are no public trash receptacles so you must take care of your trash. Bring multiple heavy duty trash bags and minimize your need to produce trash! PLAN!

Toilets

There will be port-o-potties near the front entrance gate by the Info/Ticket booth and portable toilets around the camp site areas.  Here are some quick rules:

  • Bring a roll of toilet paper for yourself and another for new friends for the 5 days. We’ll have toilet paper and replace as often as possible but bringing a roll always ensures you have a pleasant experience.

  • Carry hand sanitizer with you as well or sanitary wipes.

  • DO NOT defecate in the desert as the dry environment does not decompose human waste quickly. If everyone can avoid this, then no one steps in $h!t accidentally like many of us have in years past (gross). As the wise Morty from Rick and Morty says, “Get your $h!t together!”. Just use the nearest toilet.

  • Pee in the port-o-potties or far away from trails, campsites, and other areas where people are.

  • Do NOT pee in the portable toilets near the campsite please as they make it heavier to haul out. $h!t ONLY!

Other Waste

Contain and carry out your other waste products. DO NOT throw food scraps, oils, or anything that is compostable. Things don’t decompose quickly in the desert!