CVWMA Electronics Collections

April 10 through April 25, 2010

Collection events hosted by Hanover County, Henrico County, Powhatan County and the City of Richmond. Find a location near you.

Recycling Facility Tour

Date: April 15 cancelled/new date TBA

Space is limited- no private tours for groups or schools. Anyone under 18 is not able to participate in the MRF tour. To sign up, email info@cvwma.com

Click here to see the Recycling Podcast created by the Virginia Trekkers. It is a virtual field trip of the Material Recovery Facility or MRF.

Three Lakes Park Earth Day Celebration (Henrico County)

Saturday, April 17, 2010

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

1:0O - 4:00 pm

For all ages. Activities and entertainment will include educational booths and displays, children's puppet show, recycling games, the Henrico County Bookmobile, arts and crafts, games, face painting, and more. The Wildlife Center of Virginia will be on-site with live animals and will educate you on animal rescue. The Three Lakes Nature Center will feature hands-on activities and educational displays.  

Click here for more information.  FREE 

Chesterfield County's Environmental Fair

Saturday, April 17, 2010

John Tyler Community College- Midlothian Campus, 800 Charter Colony Pkwy

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Click here for complete event flier.

Envirothon Event to Focus on Earth Friendly Activities

Saturday, April 17, 2010

New Kent Extension Office

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The New Kent Clean County Committee and the New Kent Extension Office will host Envirothon Earth Day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. A day of activities is planned for all ages. Click here for more event details.

Powhatan County Earth Day

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Powhatan Courthouse Green on Rt. 13

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Click here for the complete event flyer

Celebrate Earth Day with CVWMA, R3, and the Richmond Flying Squirrels

Recycling Night at the Diamond

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

CVWMA is celebrating 20 years as central Virginia's recycling authority. The public is invited to celebrate our anniversary kick-off and Earth Day with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Gates open at 6 pm and Game time for Recycling Night at The Diamond is 7:05 pm. Don't miss the pre-game festivities! 2,500 free hats to be given away; music by God Fearin' Snake Handlers; autograph and photo ops with Nutzy and and R3 (mascots); recycling trivia game, and much, much more!Call the ticket office for ticket information at 359-FUNN.

Richmond Earth Day Festival

Sunday, April 25, 12 noon- 5 pm

South end of Mayo Bridge  (from James River to Art Works, about 4 blocks along Hull St.)

Music, art, dance, science, fishing and food.  Many things for families with children, including displays from environmental organizations, non-profits, etc. 

Visit www.earthdayrichmond.org for more info.  FREE. 

Children's Garden Spring Fling at Lewis Ginter Botancial Garden

Sunday, April 25, 1- 4 pm

Kick off the gardening season at the Children's Garden. This community celebration offers family friendly music, entertainment, activities, and food. This event is the Sunday after Earth Day (April 22) and includes activities promoting environmental stewardship and highlighting the work of local "green" partners. Click here for more information.

Earth Day Network

Be a part of the biggest Earth Day ever!

www.earthday.net

Neighborhood Clean Up and Beautification Events

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, 2010. Anyone can organize a cleanup and register with KAB. For more information please visit the KAB website

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.

April 17-24 is Annual Cleanup Week for the City of Hopewell

The City of Hopwell encourages its residents to do a litter cleanup any day from April 17 through April 24 to conicide with Earth Day 2010.