Marine Flare Collection Event: 10/25/2026

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Free Marine Flare Collection Event: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Join Zero Waste Marin in partnership with CalRecycle, California Boating Clean & Green, and the California Product Stewardship Council at the Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito for a free marine flare collection event! Event details Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Time: 8am – 12pm Location: Clipper Yacht […]

North Bay Zero Waste Week: October 10 – 17, 2026

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North Bay Zero Waste Week: October 10th – 17th, 2026 Join Zero Waste Marin for 2026 North Bay Zero Waste Week, October 10th – 17th! Events will be hosted in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa. There will be a variety of events hosted during Zero Waste Week to bring various elements of zero waste to the […]

Free Waste Tire Collection Events

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Free Waste Tire Collection Events in Marin! Zero Waste Marin (ZWM) is working with Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) to bring free tire collection events to Marin County thanks to a grant from CalRecycle, the State agency responsible for waste regulations. This program will allow ZWM and CCNB to host several free tire collection events […]

Repair Fair Dates for 2026/2027 Posted!

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Marin Repair Fair Dates: Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 The Marin Repair Fair schedule has been updated! There are 8 Fairs scheduled between September 2026 and May 2027, and we’d love to see you join us at one (or multiple!) of them! Many Fairs will also feature a clothing swap, book swap, and even a […]

Give Old Food New Life – Compost!

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Give Old Food New Life: Compost! Zero Waste Marin has recently launched a County-wide campaign focused on reminding Marin’s residents, businesses, and schools to compost their food scraps. The message of the campaign is “Give old food new life: compost!”. Campaign materials you may see around Marin include: Bus and train shelter ads Ads on […]

4/14/2026: Solar Panel Reuse & Recycling Fair!

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April 14, 2026: Solar Panel Reuse & Recycling Fair! Zero Waste Marin and the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) are proud to announce a Solar Panel Reuse Training & Education Fair!  Event Highlights: Live Microgrid Demo: Reuse Alliance and Amy’s Roofing and Solar will demonstrate how to test and transform “retired” panels into functional microgrids […]

ZWM Public Feedback Meeting: 4/30/2026

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Join ZWM at a Public Feedback Meeting We want to hear from you! Zero Waste Marin recently completed a comprehensive study (found here) of what materials are going into Marin’s landfill. We are hosting a public meeting to hear your feedback on what actions should be taken to reduce waste sent to landfill in Marin.  […]

Earth Month Events: 2026

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Marin’s Earth Month Events – April 2026 Earth Month is right around the corner, and Marin has some wonderful events coming up to help us celebrate the planet! See below for a round-up of Earth-friendly events during April:  Event Name Date Time Location Mt Tam Habitat Restoration  Saturday, April 18th  9am – 12pm Mount Tam […]

Edible Food Recovery Mini-Grants: Spring 2026

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Edible Food Recovery Mini-Grants: Spring 2026 The Zero Waste Marin Joint Powers Authority received funding from State agency CalRecycle to help achieve compliance with SB 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act. Among other requirements, SB 1383 requires recovery of surplus edible food from large commercial edible food generators. The purpose of this mini-grant program is […]

Subsidized Compost Program: Spring 2026

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Subsidized Compost Program: Spring 2026 Zero Waste Marin is excited to announce a new cost-share program for compost products from West Marin Compost. The included products are Nicasio Blend, Vineyard Mulch, and Topper Mulch. Gardens, farms, and ranches are eligible to purchase the included products at 50% off when they purchase 5 cubic yards or […]