Cleaning Up Abandoned Homeless Camps

FIrst of all, I have to give a HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who have come out to any of these events, you guys have made a massive difference for our forests and the progress is really starting to show!
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[@advpi678]

Love the work Casey and crew! Id like to see the city dump waive the fees for volunteers cleaning public land for free!

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

it's a County dump and the PLS crew members taking loads there do not have to pay

[@davedaddyof598]

Here where i live at they dont charge when its from clean ups since we have so many vacant and abandoned properties people fill the yards with illegal dumping of everything you can think of but if we show pics of the property we removed it from they dont charge us works out great

[@vetguy2562]

Right 100 percent cool of them 👍

[@nyc3reed]

I Hope they don’t have to pay. I asked when I was there a couple weeks ago and they wouldn’t tell me. I thought why not tell me!

[@walkredroad]

Casey ... thank you for acknowledging all those who use the area respectfully! And also sharing that there are other problems that are setting up the situation where people can't afford traditional housing. I'm grateful for you and all the volunteers helping keep our public lands open and the natural beauty visible!

[@theGrandpaw]

Good work Casey, 1 person filming is just as important as 100 workers picking up the trash.

[@brandons9398]

You and all of the volunteers who give their time to clean up the parks, totally rock!😊

[@ruenellmorris3907]

😊everyone of you do amazing job and trying to keep the areas clean and I thank each and everyone of you.

[@richardthomas1743]

Looked awesome when the clean up was done , just like trash had never been there in the first place. Thank you Casey and thank you to every one that helped to restore the land ! All of you ROCK!!! 👍

[@TheScoundrel70]

The trash on the ground? Or the trash that left it? There was a small camp of homeless folks in the park behind our community center. They were respectful and actually cleaned up the park, so not all homeless are trash, but anyone making a mess like that certainly is.

[@peteraltman6374]

It's very nice of all you people show up to make the forest clean again, i realize that it's easier said than done but I wish there was a way to stop the mess that some people create

[@rakal352]

AWESOME WORK EVERYONE INVOLVED! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE LAND PICKED UP FOR OTHERS TO ENJOY! Be Safe! Keep Your Head Up! 👍

[@Sergeantslow562]

Thank you Casey for all you do to clean up OUR forests.. ✌️

[@Stephen06GT]

Many hands make light work. Kudos to all the volunteers.

[@danrussell3439]

Casey, thank you for caring and volunteering to cleanup the mess left by others who are inconsiderate of others

[@bucky716]

Thank you to all volunteers!

[@chrisemmons9725]

Thank you to all the volunteers!

[@matt45540]

I keep trash bags and a pair of grippers in the car to try and clean up trailheads and parking lots as I travel. I unfortunately see so much trash in places I don't even try. Thanks for getting out there with the team to tackle the issues!

[@jhart7451]

One of the things I find most amazing is that as busy as you are with your normal scope of work yet you still make time to do these voluntary clean ups behind the ungrateful slobs who inhabit the forests. My hat is off to you, Casey!

[@paulcooper2897]

We have similar people who live "off grid" because they can't afford better ... but otherwise have regular jobs, etc as you described. By and large, they have a huge amount of pride, and are more akin to stewards of the forest than users and abusers dumping garbage like the shitty landscapers etc.. Thanks for doing what you do .. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@davidruppel1216]

Thank you everyone that sponsored and the pick up crews! Your doing a great thing!!!

[@johnperun232]

A big Thanx to Casey and all the Volunteers who are doing the BEST for keeping the public parks and the land nice and litter free Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸 Really Appreciate your Videos and Content

[@bobscott9253]

I was just out there and I couldn’t believe how many people are living out there. A few camps are pretty sketchy with stolen scars/trucks. Very thankful for all the volunteers and business that lend a hand to keep this situation at bay.

[@denzilt.ockerman8291]

It's not just where you live, but it's everywhere. We are fighting it over here in Wilmington, Ohio. The free-range people are the ones leaving open needles and unopened food that they get from our food bank. Love what you're doing with the PLS . Keep up the great work, and as always, be safe in your adventures. A friend from Ohio.

[@suzanne529]

When I took my boys camping in the 80's and 90's I always made sure we left the area cleaner than it was when we came. Whether we were out in the woods or in a campground. I thank you for cleaning up the forest land!

[@Jynxia]

Central Oregon is gorgeous. Lived there for years and miss it terribly.. Thank you for helping keep it clean!

[@justnotg00d]

Good. I wish people would stop trashing this planet. So great to see so many volunteers helping to keep it clean. Thank you for your work.

[@jonc8179]

Awesome Casey! I'm in a group of volunteers called "Cactus Cleaners" in the AZ desert. We must keep our public lands clean!

[@bemehiser]

Casey, it would be super neat to hear the stories of the good people camping on the land. If you could interview a few of them and show their camps (with their permission, of course), it would provide a nice comparison. Thanks for these videos and highlighting people helping clean up the land.

[@richardthomas1743]

Seems that the clean ups there are never ending.

[@MargieM10]

Frustrating. I understand homelessness but I'll never understand leaving the filth behind in our state. In Salem, nearly every park had been destroyed.

[@om617yota8]

Downtown too. Used to enjoy walking around downtown, not a chance now.

[@hoosierdude7102]

I agree. I also agree with Casey that people of all walks are too lazy, cheap, dishonest, and dastardly to dispose of things properly. It is everywhere, though. It’s great that Casey and all the other Oregonians (?) put in so much work to clean up the mess of others! I appreciate it.

[@eriknippak5659]

This is mental illness. My parents and grandparents were displaced persons in WWII and as they traversed Europe to finally settle in Canada, they NEVER shit their own bed.

[@BigBlueMotors]

Great job to all those that have donated time, money and effort to keep all our public lands open. Without your KZbin channel, most of the American public wouldn't be aware of the issue. Thanks again Casey.

[@deshb22]

Thank you for keeping our forest clean

[@fredhetler7148]

Thanks for your work in keeping your corner of the USA cleaner for all to use and enjoy👍👍👍

[@patriciaeich1098]

Thank you to all the volunteers ❤

[@timtambornino5297]

Thank you Sir , you are what America needs right now !

[@camshawn8883]

We always leave our camp spot cleaner than when we arrived. A few minutes when we arrive makes our camping experience better and a few minutes as we leave is better for whoever follows us.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Casey in my opinion you guys running out of trash to pick up truly shows the impactful difference you all are making and I guarantee all the work that goes into it behind the scenes is worth it. I agree with you that all we see is the negative stuff like the trash left behind and assume it is from the homeless people. We dont see the positive like the people who live there and do there part to keep things clean. As a proud subscriber of this channel I want to thank all of you. There is a saying that is very true. Team work makes the dream work. That is a true statement because you all along with volunteers work together as a team to keep the dream of public land open to the public

[@zachattack92]

Thank you so much PLSbend for cleaning up the forest so everybody can continue to enjoy them

[@skwag4]

Used to work as a Park Ranger and currently work as a Homeless Liason Officer for a city. There definitely are people who use the land and trash it and ruin it for everyone, unfortunately. The vast majority of the people who visit and use the land are good people but due to a few bad apples the areas can be closed to public access for large periods of time, if not permanently. Thank you for what you do. Where I work we have groups like you and they are nothing but spectacular caring people to be around and work with.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

gosh your crew had it easy compared to Crew #3. Big thanks to Pahlisch home builders for their generous donation!

[@kathleen9750]

Thanks for not judging harshly

[@johnkirby6547]

Thanks to Casey and all the team volunteers for doing this 👍 What a difference you all have made in that area over the many months. Would be nice to have a dumpster out there for those people who stay there to use when needed, maybe someone could sponsor it..

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

Not certain sure, but I think a Ventrac with that big rough country rake would have been a big help on this job !! Well done Casey and crew !!! Even if you are homeless, there is no reason to leave trash all around like this !!! Good on ya mate !!! Alex

[@Neil-ru7kw]

Casey , I always think of the first settlers to see these new lands , what they left behind , not trash , I don't think . Great show of landbudsmanship 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dancartlidge5202]

People, in general, are at fault in one way or another. I hate when I see folk assuming that public land is a dumping ground. I camp a lot, and when I leave my camp site, I absolutely make sure I leave it at least as good as when I arrived. But what you and this crew of volunteers do is above and beyond, and the best example of not only protecting our resources, but by being an example of what being human is all about. Thank you, Casey and crew!!

[@anthonylee2099]

A Huge Big Thanks to you Casey and the wonderful volunteers helping to clean up and make the Forest beautiful !!! Thank you for Highlighting the situation out in your neck of the woods. Great video! 🤙😎

[@edwinschlee8374]

Another clean up job finished! Good job all who came to help!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Casey I may never meet you or see that part of Oregon, but thank you to everyone for cleaning up the mess.

[@dawnaschwab9258]

Casey you are a wonderful human being... i watch you faithfully . You have the coolest job ever. I used to drive a repo truck and recovery. However you have some fantastic ways to rescue keep up the great work.. Lotz of love to you and your family . Have a wonderful day and because of you I now own a 1989 jeep Cherokee 4x4.

[@BigAlsautoupholstery]

I went elk hunting in that area a few years ago and couldn't believe how much stuff was just dumped out in the woods. Thats the reason why the woods get shut down to the public. Im glad you do what you do. Wish I lived closer.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Props to those doing their best to get by and keeping their area clean ,I wish the best of luck for you in the future

[@richardthomas1743]

CASEY! Good morning and thumbs UP

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

FIRST!!!! Thanks to your 2 comments, lucky 7 for me

[@richardthomas1743]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames 😁👍 Good morning Janelle!

[@XBomb2]

I work with Focus On The Forest in Colorado, I love your videos!!! Huge advocates for keeping our Forest clean. ❤❤❤

[@87sport]

Awesome to see people cleaning up the woods. hope everyone stayed safe, in my area (Nova Scotia) unfortunately homeless camps and drug needles go hand and hand. Great job!

[@raywalter285]

You guys are awesome Thank you Keep Oregon green and clean ❤

[@billclisham8668]

It's nice to know that there are still people that care about our natural areas.

[@kevinirwinirwin7666]

Casey it is always the few that ruin it for the many You guys do a great job

[@utubota5522]

Thanks for keeping such a beautiful resource clean.

[@striveseekfind]

I love Bend. One of my favorite places to hike ten years ago. Thank you Casey for taking care of your community,

[@timpowell3255]

Casey you are one of the nicest stand up fellows ive watched do videos on here ! You are always goin the extra mile to make sure folks get the help they need when stranded ! Then you are out here doin this wonderful thing for the land along with all the others that volunteer alongside you just doin an amazing job ! A big thank you for doin what you do and sharing it with everyone Sir ! ✌️❤️🙏

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

that is so awesome, thank you Casey for being part of that awesome group! That is just so awesome!

[@user-rb8yv9vj8d]

That is so awesome that you volunteer your time to clean up the messes left by disrespectful citizens

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Part Two : Addictions..And it can be stopped but they do not want too. I also understand that everything you owe is in this RV. I see a guy in Springfield, minivan had a flat his tailgate was opened .and this wall of garbage was in his back compartment, His hands on his head thinking I am how am I supposed to get to my tire and such? But I Thank you For Cleaning the numerous camps. I will delete crappy come back unless you understand these problems that are in every town. just about in Oregon. I THANK YOU for cleaning up these places.

[@nyc3reed]

Bend city council and deschutes officials should learn from this organization. You guys are doing great work

[@SMGoertzen]

I love seeing good people doing good things, it doesn't happen very often anymore.

[@williamfrederick3849]

As always the few spoiled it for the many ❤

[@beaverc2884]

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and sponsor these clean ups.

[@cshondel]

Casey, I love what you guys are doing! As an Eagle Scout and someone who's spent countless hours on the trails alone and with my family, I love nothing more than taking care of spaces we still have that we can use! Maybe you guys have already done this, but @onXOffroad should help support this cause! Crowdsource the cleanup areas, mark locations, take pictures, etc so that proper resources/teams can be deployed to specific areas. Keep up the awesome work.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

The people the volunteers and yourself thank goodness there are people like you. Job well done for everybody that contributed😊

[@4knanapapa]

Kudos to the people doing the cleanup, great job, its unfortunet that a few bad apples ruin things for the many, it's been that way for ever, don't see it changing soon, thankfully there are good people out there righting others wrongs.

[@danaharsh7592]

Good for you all. Lots of help lightens the load.

[@2CabrasLocas]

God bless you guys for helping improve the environment for everyone with what you do.

[@michealfarley9423]

More closet space??? Time for another shipping crate shopping adventure!!! 😀😀 Keep up the great care and content

[@CaseyLaDelle]

That’s currently what the bigger of the two is being used for.

[@knoester7714]

Good job cleaning up the areas guys. Thank you for your time and effort 🙏

[@dougbourdo2589]

Here in south central New Mexico there always seem to be folks who just cannot stop throwing trash, bottles, etc. out along the rural roads. I carry a few 5 gallon pails with me pretty much daily and find plenty of trash to collect during daily errands, etc. It is a sad thing. Keep up the great work Casey.

[@B4UClose]

Well done to all the volunteers!

[@mikeloomer-mh1cu]

Thank you so much for the update. It’s so promising to see that the areas are staying cleaned. Thanks Casey and PLS!!

[@bucky716]

Very empathetic towards the issue around everything and not just DIRTY PEOPLE BAD, BEND IS A DUMP 👊

[@randybrechbiel-dr1uh]

You guys did a great job. I can’t stand when people do this.

[@andrewturner67]

That is so awesome how everyone comes ❤️ together. You have a great platform being famous and all to bring awareness to land clean up and the benefits of it. Casey, you could have a global impact without even realizing it. You are so amazing and just a beautiful human. Thank you for all you do and for such wonderful videos that are much more than a form of entertainment

[@Maxid1]

These are my favorite kinds of videos. The clean ups. Hard work doesn't scare me, I can watch it for hours. I wish I lived closer. We've got beach clean ups here but they're plastic and hypodermic needles. I know you get your share of that but I miss the woods.

[@Lambert_Life]

Great video !! I love seeing public lands appreciated & cared for. May God Bless all you volunteers.

[@kjjeep2718]

What a great bunch of people!!

[@johnboynb]

Good work! It's nice to see that everyone chips in. I know it might not work but perhaps a strategically placed dumpster would help the "residents" keep things cleaner. I don't know the area, so maybe they have these already.

[@judithburke1539]

The lack of a dumpster isn't the problem. It's an attitude of entitlement and laziness most often. "Let someone else clean this up, if it bothers them..."

[@murraystewartj]

Casey, I love you for your work on these clean ups but more for your balanced and sane take on the problems. We've come a long way since Lord Baden Powell (founder of scouting) said, "When you break up your camp, leave nothing but your thanks and a good name." That working people have to camp in the woods because even a crap apartment is too expensive or downright unavailable is a problem, and as you said, these are probably the people taking care of things and keeping it tidy. The other part of the homeless are those who have major drug and psych problems (which comes first doesn't matter, they seem to comingle) and are completely unable to take care of themselves or their surroundings. It's not just out in the woods. Where I live in southern BC the urban homeless, and I'm talking about the tweakers, are everywhere with their multiple shopping carts and garbage everywhere. A couple of weeks ago I drove down a street in a semi-industrial area and one guy had an encampment built in the middle of the frickin road, complete with random garbage (old stroller, a ski, an ancient CRT TV and other dross) scattered around. I feel for these people because they are not in their right minds, but just listen to the outcry when the city hauls their crap away. I don't know how we got here and for certain don't have any answers. It's frustrating that a small number of people are so f'd up that they literally trash everywhere they go.

[@realbob6669]

Thanks for your contribution. ❤

[@kennethpaladino4948]

U guys & gals r awesome! Ur stewardship is greatly appreciated! ❤️👏👍

[@markfleming9073]

Awesome job fantastic community spirit such a great job

[@jimnivens9214]

You Folks did a great job Thank You

[@thomtleonard46.]

It make my heart Feel good. To see. People care.❤

[@mohawk2185]

THANK YOU, CASEY...

[@edwardhughes3240]

Good job to all of you! Eddie

[@timothywoodard7065]

Keep up the good work from WV.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

You could make a magnet attachment for your tractor and use that to pick up nails and other small bits of steel. The hydrostatic transmission would make it nimble in the trees.

[@davidbrowne1967]

The only thing you should be leaving in the wilderness is footprints. Good job Casey and the crew.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Fantastic transformation Casey 👍🏆

[@gravspeed]

love seeing these videos. you should do an interview with some of the good ones that take care of the land.

[@jamesmartin7282]

Beautiful work, people!

[@kenpgh]

A big thumbs up to you and the cleanup crew , keep up the great work ! 👍

[@EatCarbs]

Thank you, and to everyone else, for cleaning all that up. Thanks for the video

[@alanknoll5540]

Keep up the good work keeping the forest clean. Thanks for all you do.

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video,words can not describe the mess created

[@TheDon8771]

It’s not easy. I appreciate what you do. Thank you.