11/30/2017
LCO 101: Building a Poop Bag Station
Categories: LCO 101
Smell that? Your climbing area has a human
waste problem. More LCOs and land
managers are installing poop bag dispensers
to encourage climbers to pack it out. Here are
some tips for planning and installation.
- Get permission first. Talk with your land manager to explain the problem and how your LCO is committed to providing materials and installing and maintaining a bag station. They may even kick in money or material to help.
- Build it. Bag dispensers are an easy DIY project consisting of a treated post, an extra tall birdhouse with a lid, and a slot to grab the bags. Paint it a low-key color to blend in and add an informative sign.
- Stock it with poop bags. While climbers should ideally pay for their own bags, many LCOs and managers provide them for free to help kickstart the habit and create a new norm. Visit Access Fund’s online store to get a bulk discount.