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Special Events in:  May  |  June

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May – 2012

Cost: Free, Webster Groves Framers market opening for the 2012 season. Stop by for some art, music, food, an activity for children, and, of course, fresh produce. Recycling Becomes Me will be giving away three compost bins!

Cost: Free. St. Louis HELP accepts donations of new or previously owned medical devices from the community. The items are cleaned, refurbished, and loaned to individuals in need, at no cost or fee. St. Louis HELP is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Accepted items: donations of manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, canes/crutches/walkers, shower chairs, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps – nearly every type of medical equipment (except oxygen and medications). www.stlhelp.org

Cost: Free. St. Louis Composting will host this event. Enjoy BBQ, snacks and veggies that grow very WELL in St. Louis Composting’s signature compost and soil blends.

Cost: Free. St. Louis Composting will host this event. Enjoy BBQ, snacks and veggies that grow very WELL in St. Louis Composting’s signature compost and soil blends.

Cost: $65 per barrel. Only cash and checks will be accepted for payment. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. The rain barrel is 55 gallons, 48 inches tall and 24 inches wide and made from recycled, food grade plastic. To qualify for the MSD rain barrel purchase, you must be a MSD customer who is current on their sewer bill. Those who live outside MSD’s service area and those who are delinquent on their MSD bill do not qualify. Customers must bring a copy of their current MSD bill or photo ID to the sale.

Cost: Free. Learn how to start your own compost pile, the benefits of using compost in your garden and lawn and much more. Another demonstration will teach how to build your own compost bin. No registration is required; just show up ready to COMPOST! All attendees who complete the composting workshop will receive one free cubic yard of compost to take home (offer good for day of workshop only)! Enjoy BBQ, snacks and veggies that grow very WELL in St. Louis Composting’s signature compost and soil blends.

Cost: $15 fee for TVs up to 27 inches, TVs larger than 27 inches, call for fee, and $10 fee for computer CRT monitors. These fees are necessary to cover proper disposal costs for these items. All other electronic equipment is recycled free of charge. All electronics recycling is done with secure data destruction and zero landfill. Items accepted for recycling include: Computers, printers, phones, monitors, TVs, radios/stereos, VCR/DVD players, cables, and small electronic appliances. Call Spectrum Ecycle at 314-428-0777 for more details.

Cost: Free. Vehicle Maintenance Inspections, child seat checks, document shredding, electronics recycling, and much more. Don’t miss out on the Hot dogs and Lemonade.

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June – 2012

Cost: Free. Noted as a favorite fair among artists, because of unmatched hospitality and amenities, showcases many varieties of art, while offering delectable food, top-notch musical performances, and unique, creative activities for the whole family. Free parking in 8 parking lots near the Fair. Shuttle from Llywelyn’s Pub Trolley on Saturday from noon – 10:30 p.m.

Cost: Free. The Gateway Arch is celebrating National Get Outdoors Day with this one day event. Federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit organizations, and vendors with healthy living missions will promote outdoor activities, healthy lifestyles, and healthy food to encourage people to connect with nature and active lifestyles and to embrace our parks, forests, and other public lands and waters.

Cost: $25 each for 2012 members (limit 2), $40 each for non-members. Delight in local food and cocktails, and enjoy lively music and demonstrations. This event benefits the Green Center, where adults and children engage the natural world in hands-on experiences. More information here.

Cost: Free for St. Louis County residents. The event is ONLY for residents of Saint Louis County. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or tax bill, will be required. Materials from businesses and from commercial, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations are prohibited. Funding for the event comes from voter-approved Saint Louis County landfill surcharge fees. Please click here for a list of acceptable and unacceptable items. Due to program popularity, there may be long lines. Your patience is appreciated. Certain HHW can be recycled locally at other locations. Visit Management Options for Common Household Hazardous Wastes   for alternative disposal options.

Cost: Free! All electronic equipment is recycled. No charge for TVs and CRT monitors. All electronics recycling is done with secure data destruction and zero landfill. Items accepted for recycling include: Computers, printers, phones, monitors, TVs, radios/stereos, VCR/DVD players, cables, and small electronic appliances. This event is funded by a grant from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District. Call Spectrum Ecycle at 314-428-0777 for more details.

Cost: $200. Spend five days learning about the end of a product’s life cycle and walk away thoroughly understanding what it means to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the St. Louis region. Behind the scenes tours may include a landfill, materials recovery facility, transfer station, and other business and facilities engaged in innovative ways to reuse materials, compost and recycle. Register online here.

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Reports

1. 2011 Public Opinion Waste Reduction and Recycling Survey Results 
2. 2010 Waste Diversion Rate Report 

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Grant Applications

1. 2012 Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant
   (The deadline for this round of applications has passed. The next grant round will open in 2013.)
   1. Questions and Answers - Grant Workshop March 28, 2012