Alachua County Recycles offers FREE programs to community groups that are interested in learning about solid waste management practices in Alachua County.
Your organization can invite our staff to festivals, fairs, meetings or other events to present our programs or resources.
Click here to reach Alachua County Recycles for a program or service listed below or email acarinio@alachuacounty.us or call (352)548-1278.
Please provide the following information:
1) Contact name
2) Contact phone number
3) Contact email
4) Age range of participants
5) How many people will be participating
6) A few dates and times in which you would like to have this tour/presentation/activity
We offer free educational tours of the Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station, for individuals and community groups. On your guided trolley tour of our working facility, you will see how municipal solid waste, hazardous waste and recycling is managed in Alachua County. Book a tour by calling (352) 338-3233.
Our Reduce, Reuse and Recycle presentations are educational and engaging for all ages. With optional hands-on activities and games, we can tailor our programs to meet the needs of your group’s size and knowledge level.
During our composting presentation you will learn about the process of composting and how to start a compost pile in your backyard or for your organization. What is compost? Why start composting? Waste Alternatives staff provide a basic understanding of composting; a great way to reduce the amount of food and organics waste in your trash bin. This program can be designed for all age groups.
Waste Alternatives staff discuss the effects of litter to our natural areas. Staff also discusses how you can help control litter locally with our Adopt-A-Road Program. To sign up to adopt a road today visit:
https://www.kacb.org/adopt-a-road
Recycling Container Program
Thank you for taking the initiative to increase recycling at your event or gathering.
There is NO fee to borrow the containers and we will provide enough bags for your event; however, you are responsible for transporting the recyclables to a proper recycling facility.
Remember to communicate with guests so they may contribute to making your recycling program a success.
RECYCLE: Metal/aluminum cans, plastic bottles
NO: Plastic, paper, or Styrofoam cups
ClearStream Use: Tips & Instructions
- When plotting out the areas, include where ClearStreams and other garbage units will be placed. ClearStreams should always be placed next to normal garbage containers.
- Make sure they are located in visible and appropriate areas. Place near food vendors and sporadically throughout the event.
- Train Volunteers. Teach them to properly secure bags and attach lids to the frame. Make sure the supervisors are trained on how to get them on/off the frames and they in turn will train their support staff. Please see diagram below or on bag for instructions, or visit the Clear Stream website at www.clearstreamrecycling.com.
- Make sure volunteers are collecting and replacing bags when they are 2/3 full.
- Keep the lids clean by wiping them down with rags as necessary.
- You are responsible for transporting the recyclables to a proper recycling facility.
Contact
- Outreach & Education
- 5620 NW 120th Lane
- Gainesville, FL 32653
- Phone: 352-374-5213
- TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)
