Skip to main content
Dictionary
Store
Blog
World
Help
Advertise
Chat
System Status
Information Collection Notice
Trademark Concerns
reCAPTCHA Privacy
Terms of Service
reCAPTCHA Terms
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Report a Bug
Data Request
Contact Us
Security
DMCA
© 1999–2026 Urban Dictionary ®
Mugs
Tees
Hoodies
Pro Customization
Create unique products with your own words and definitions
Preview
Personalize Your Design
Your Word
Your Definition
Trash fence: the furthest bounds of a social "safe space", beyond which you're back in the cruel cruel world. Originally from the Burning Man festival. The trash fence is a pentagon-shaped temporary plastic fence nine miles in circumference, completely enclosing Black Rock City during the festival. Its purpose is primarily to catch windblown trash for later collection, to uphold the "leave no trace" ethic. It also marks the outermost boundary of Black Rock City; beyond that, you're on your own.
Text fits
Save
Cancel