
On my honor, I will take every opportunity to turn trash into treasure.

Trash Scouts empowers people to reclaim the human experience through shared goals, skill-building, creativity, and community. We’re an open community that pursues new goals through earning merit badges called GarBadges.
GarBadges are merit badges that Trash Scouts can earn either on their own or with their local group, known as a Dumpster. GarBadges are a self-rewarding system – you do not need to prove that you earned them! However, if you’d like to share your progress, you’re more than welcome to join the GarBadge specific conversations on our Discord Server.
All GarBadges are available three ways:
- A digital download, available through the Garbadge database. These are free, and you are welcome to use them as you’d like, except selling them!
- A vinyl sticker
- An embroidered patch.


FIRESTARTER
You little arsonist.
Create a fire without matches or a lighter. Maintain it for five minutes. Bonus points if you roast some s’mores.

BOOKWORM
It’s time to tackle your TBR
You finish one book on your TBR that is ALREADY on your shelf! Either physically or digitally
If you don’t have one on your shelf, try to get one from your local library.

TRASH TRADE
trash to treasure with friends!
Put together some items you no longer have use for and trade treasures. To find a trash trade, head over to the trash trade channel on our discord channel!

MEDICATED AF
Take your freaking meds..
Let’s be real – taking meds can be hard! If you’re someone who forgets often, set a REALISTIC goal for how many days you can go without missing a dose.
Our Mission
Trash Scouts empowers people to reclaim the human experience through shared goals, skill-building, creativity, and community.



