Dumpster Doug travels the earth searching for the sources of air, land and water pollution and then shows K-6th graders that small changes make a huge difference when it comes to protecting the earth’s natural resources.
Students learn about the 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Read so they too can become Eco-Superstars in the funniest and most magical environmental assembly show your school will ever see!
Watch a dirty soda can become brand new and filled with soda as it is magically recycled in just 30 seconds. Witness trash being turned into useful products instantly as it enters a recycling bin and see a scrap of paper turned into something valuable (a one-hundred-dollar bill) instead of being tossed aside.
Tons of audience participation keeps kids on the edge of their seats while the teachers laugh along with all the great lessons. It’s the perfect assembly show for Earth Day celebrations or anytime of the year. Support your Green School goals and give your students a resource conservation show they will talk about for months on end with the Dumpster Doug Ecology Show.
Note – Dumpster Doug is available in-person throughout various locations in the US. Your school may have a different person as your presenter, different character name or varied backdrops and props depending on your area. Each performer’s presentation may be customized for your group with personal and unique additions including bonus magical effects, grade level targeted challenges, interactive quizzes, songs and more.
*Presenter/Backdrop/Props may vary depending on your location.
Dumpster Doug In-Person Setup
It is CRITICAL to provide a parking space for loading/unloading and ensure your show begins on time!
Audience: PreK-6 Capacity: 400 in-person Prefer split younger/older but not required Presentation Time: 40 to 45 minutes Set-Up Time: 45 minutes. Please ensure performance space is clear and empty of classes during set-up time. Take-Down Time: 30 minutes
Presentation Area: Brightly lit performance space; minimum area of 8 ft. x 20 ft. Performance space can be stage or floor-level; floor level is preferred. If performance space is floor level, please seat students on the floor and not in chairs. If the performance area is a stage please make sure there are stairs for easy volunteer access to the performance area.
Assembly Requirements: One large table. Depending on your location, you may be asked to provide a PA system with RCA-jack input. Nearby electrical outlet or extension cord. *Presenter/Backdrop/Props may vary depending on your location.
Students discover their important role in protecting our natural resources
Dumpster Doug travels the earth searching for the sources of air, land and water pollution and then show K-6th graders that small changes make a huge difference when it comes to protecting the earth’s natural resources.
Students learn ideas they’ll use for a lifetime!
Students learn about the 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Read so they too can become Eco-Superstars in the funniest and most magical environmental show your school will ever see!
Make Pollution Disappear!
Watch a dirty soda can become brand new as it is magically recycled in just 30 seconds. Witness trash being turned into useful products instantly as it enters a recycling bin and see a scrap of paper turned into something valuable (a one-hundred-dollar bill) instead of being tossed aside. Tons of audience participation keeps kids on the edge of their seats while the teachers laugh along with all the great lessons.
Dumpster Doug Virtual/Online Setup
Audience: K-6 Capacity: 300 or more Presentation Time: 45 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Platform: Zoom preferred, others available if school sets-up and hosts Presenter will: set-up and email Zoom link as late as the week prior to your show date. Please anticipate meeting presenter in the Zoom meeting 15-minutes prior to your start time so they may enable you/school representative as a co-host and accommodate any last-minute details/instructions.
Doug was extremely flexible and accommodating to our needs during this virtual assembly. We missed nothing by having him on line. The presentation went smoothly and was very well put together. During this crazy time of COVID, he brought a sense of how things used to be when we had special guests come to us!! We love having him and will definitely have him again!! Janet Austin – Special Education Teacher
Washington ES
Washington, MI
Dumpster Doug was amazing!! Our students and teachers loved his show. Teachers feedback=energetic, informative and entertaining. All of the students were engaged, because of Dumpster Doug’s personality and presentation. Behind the scenes, Dumpster Doug was awesome! He was cooperative, flexible and reassuring in this crazy virtual platform. We are very thankful for his understanding, kind and entertaining personality. Washington Elementary was lucky today!! Carrie Littlefield – Teacher
Washington ES
Washington, MI
Thank you for a wonderful performance. The students were attentive and enjoyed the whole presentation. The next day one of my student’s told me she made something out of 4 things that were in the garbage. Pamela DeFord – Teacher
Fifth Avenue ES
East Northport, NY
Thank you so much for performing for our group today! Our audience had so much fun and really enjoyed the show (and learned a lot as they mentioned in the chat). We appreciate it! Eliza Scott – Events Specialist
Ropes & Gray LLP
New York, NY
Today’s virtual show was great! Doug is Excellent! Jonathan Beckmann – Assistant Head of School
Los Encinos School
Encino, CA
Doug was awesome and went out of his way to create a “live” show for our students while we are at home due to the pandemic! It was fun, entertaining and he really set us up for a great time! THANK YOU for putting “virtual smiles” on our students! ErinSkahill – Principal
Eagle ES
Medford, NY
Very entertaining! Rosemary Foscolo – Teacher
Eagle ES
Medford, NY
Amazing. He held over 400 children mesmerized for over an hour and had them learning about the environment and they loved it. We would love to book his wacky science show. Everyone agreed his magic tricks were from out of this world. Thank you! Joseph Alig – Teacher/PTA Events Ann G. McGuinness ES Endicott, NY
Our Principal, teachers, staff and students were blown away with the level of professionalism and entertainment provided. His show was energetic and above all very Educational. Our principal is requesting that he return next year with one of his other shows, either Reading or Math. Thank you for providing our school with a fun and memorable assembly! Dianna Conner – VP Assemblies
Tolbert ES
Leesburg, VA
Dumpster Doug was very engaging and entertaining. He taught the students some practical ways to recycle with some magic mixed in. He had a way of knowing how to allow for excitement by the students and still keep them attentive to the program. I would recommend him to anyone interested in this kind of program. Diane Salazar – Supervisor Title I Non-Public Schools
Racine Unified SD
Racine, WI
5 out of 5 for Dumpster Doug! He was great! I received a lot of positive feedback. Joe Barragan – Building Official
City of California City
California, CA
Thank you for a great assembly! The kids enjoyed the show and had fun while learning! Kara Spinelli
Wilson ES
Rockville Centre, NY
Students were excited and engaged! They loved being able to participate in the activities and ask questions virtually! Laurene Spiteri – Teacher
Washington ES
Mohegan Lake, NY
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