You finish your coffee and wonder, “What do I do with this cup?” Then it hits you—whatever I drop on the ground ends up in the sea.
In the December issue of the Gringo Gazette, San Jose del Cabo Mayor Christian Agundez urged citizens to help clean up the community. “Many local business leaders have already committed to this cause,” he stated. His call to action has inspired a new public-private initiative to revitalize the city.
Three months later, Club de Yates Los Cabos responded by placing ten bright blue trash cans at key locations near beach access points and other high-traffic areas. Members have also pledged to empty them regularly. The initial placement, stretching from the estuary to Campestre beach access, serves as a pilot program, with more cans planned if successful. Each can proudly display the sponsor’s logo, reinforcing community involvement.
By strategically positioning these cans, the club aims to prevent waste from littering streets and polluting the ocean. The hope is to expand the effort through the “Adopt-a-Can Project,” encouraging businesses and organizations to sponsor cans in areas where trash accumulates.
Charlie Bogue, Vice Commodore of the Yacht Club, sees this initiative as a win for all. “Our mission is to protect the shores, bays, estuary, and waters of Southern Baja California. Many of our members have participated in Clean Up BCS events. The ‘Adopt-a-Can Project’ is a natural extension, providing a convenient way for people to dispose of trash and take pride in their community.”
Sponsors displaying their logos on the cans make a visible commitment to preserving San Jose del Cabo’s beauty. It’s estimated that each person in Baja California Sur generates about 1.3 kilos of waste daily. By increasing trash disposal options, we can keep our city clean year-round—and finally, have a place to toss that empty cup!
Club de Yates Los Cabos is a members-only association that meets four times a year. For more information, visit www.clubdeyateslc.com.