CVWMA Electronics Collections

April 6 through May 11, 2013

Collection events hosted by Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover Counties

 Find a location near you.

Chesterfield County Environmental Fair and Fool for the Art

Saturday, April 13, 10 am - 5 pm

John Tyler Community College, Midlothian Campus, download flyer here

Come enjoy a fun, hands-on educational event with more than 100 free educational sessions and hands-on activities, shop for wares at more than 75 art and craft vendors, and get your hands dirty as you celebrate Earth Day. .

4th Annual Envirothon/ Earth Day Event (New Kent County)

Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9 am - 2 pm  (Rain or Shine)

New Kent Extension Office grounds, 11809 New Kent Highway

The New Kent Extension Office is organizing this event with a day filled with activities to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment for people of all ages.Contact the New Kent Extension office for more information at (804) 966-9645 or visit the county website.

2013 Earth Day Celebration in Powhatan County

Saturday, April 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Powhatan Courthouse Lawn

Event sponsored by the Powhatan Earth Day coalition. Contact Cathy Howland at 804-598-5640 or visit the county website.

Three Lakes Park Earth Day Celebration (Henrico County)

Saturday, April 20, 2012, 1- 4:00 pm

Three Lakes Park, 400 Sausiluta Dr, Richmond, VA 23227

For all ages. FREE. Celebrate Earth Day with VA DCR; CVWMA;County of Henrico Energy Management Plan, and Keep Henrico Beautiful. Enjoy live entertainment by OmniOtagO. Activities and entertainment will include educational booths and display, Henrico County Bookmobile, arts and crafts, litter pick-up, face painting, and more. The Wildlife Center of VA will be on-site with live animals and will educate you on animal rescue. Three Lakes Nature Center will also feature hands-on activites and educational displays.Click here  for more information. Or contact Rachel Moore , Special Events Coordinator, Henrico County Division of Rec. and Parks at (804) 501-5134.

Earth Day Richmond Festival (City of Richmond)

Saturday, April 20, 11 am - 5 pm

17th Street Farmer's Market

Celebrate Earth Day in the City of Richmond. Click here for more information.

Presented by Enrichmond Foundation

Earth Day RVA ' 13

Saturday, April 20

Manchester section of the City of Richmond

RVA Earth Day is an outdoor street festival providing education and resources that will help Richmonders incorporate eco-friendly practices into their daily lives,making the city a greener place to live. Visit website for more information. Presented by Fountainhead Properties.

3rd Annual Earth Day 2013 "Down to Earth" In Hanover County Event

Sunday, April 21, 12 noon to 5 pm, click here for more info

Bass Pro Shops

Looking for something fun to do this spring? Want to learn more about conserving our community and its natural resources? Need that perfect plant for your home garden? Bring your family and friends to Earth Day at the Center of the Universe.  This year's event is sponsored by Bass Prop Shop. A variety of activities are planned for all ages. Children can enjoy face painting, coloring contests, and much more. There will be numerious exhibits and demonstrations from local vendors and organizations. Door prixes will be given away throughout the day. Enjoy food while listening to a special performance. Contact the The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce at www.habcc.com for more information.

4th Annual Earth Day Festival at Washington Henry ES

Sunday, April 28, 1 pm- 5 pm

9025 Washington Henry Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Rear of school campus, near sports fields

Festival will include activities that are sure to be a hit with families. Line-up includes: carnival games; "Plant Walk"; crafts; variety of vendors and more. This event is free. Come spend the afternoon in your community and learn how you can be sustainable too.

Earth Day Network and Earth 911

Be a part of the biggest Earth Day ever!

www.earthday.net

www.earth911.org

Neighborhood Clean Up and Beautification Events

Adopt a Street or a Spot

The Richmond Clean City Commission's Adopt-a-Spot/Street Program wants you to help clean up Richmond. Individuals, organizations, or businesses "adopt" a street, intersection, lot, park, - most anywhere - and agree to keep the area cleared of litter for at least two years. Just let us know the area you would like to keep clean by clicking here for more info.

April is Keep Henrico Beautiful Month

Contact the Keep Henrico Beautiful office at 501-4502 or click the following link for the KHB website to sign up to do a litter pickup, host a recycling collection, host a beautification project, etc. Beginning April 1 residents can nominate a business and a home for the annual Keep Henrico Beautiful awards sponsored by the Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee. The committee is looking for businesses and homes that recycle, have a litter-free property and exemplary landscaping. Click here for information on all of the events planned for Keep Henrico Beautiful month

Planning a Cleanup in Your Area?

The Charles City Planning and Zoning office has litter bags, gloves and other supplies for any one wishing to have a neighborhood cleanup. The office can also arrange to hvae any rubbish you pick up to be disposed of. Call 804-652-4807 for more information. Why not cleanup during the month of April and take your unwanted tires, household hazardous waste, TVs, computers and other unwanted electronics to the Charles City County landfill on Chambers Road. Visit www.charlescity.org/green.shtml

Annual Cleanup Week for the City of Hopewell

The City of Hopewell encourages its residents to do a litter cleanup to coincide with Earth Day 2013. The annual Hopewell "Spring Clean_Up" Week will run from April 20 through April 27. The event will kick-off with a *Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event sponsored by the Department of Public Works on Sat., April 20 from 9 am until 12 noon in the parking lot at the Public Works garage located at 103 S. Hopewell Street. For additional information, please contact Department of Development at 804-541-2220. *This is for Hopewell residents only.

Prince George County Clean Community Day, April 27, 8 am - 1 pm

Locations:

a) Parking Lot Between the Police Dept and Fire Station, 6600 Couthouse

b) Prince George Convenience Center, 3100 Union Branch Road

The Prince George Clean Community Day is held for Prince George County residents to dispose of hazardous waste, tires, and certain unwanted items without charge. Click here for flyer with all of the event collection(s) information.

Register now to be part of the Great American Cleanup

Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is promoting the annual Great American Cleanup which runs from

March 1- May 31, 2013. Anyone can organize a cleanup and register with KAB. For more information please visit the KAB website or contact Mike Baum with Keep Virginia Beautiful at www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org