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 community. We hope to see you at our events!

Mill Valley’s Great Closet Clean-Out

The Great Closet Clean-Out returns after the inaugural event in 2025! Donate clean, gently used clothing for men, women, and kids as well as Halloween costumes. Donation drop-offs are only accepted September 21 – October 4. Accepting volunteers to organize and sort clothing, costumes, and accessories! Volunteer 2.5 or more hours and receive 30-minutes of early access time before the event opens to the public. Sign up to volunteer today!

The Closet Clean-Out event will take place:

San Rafael Halloween Costume Swap

Join the City of San Rafael for a Halloween costume swap! Bring unused or gently used costumes in good condition to the swap, and/or “shop” for free at the swap to find your Halloween costume! The Costume Swap will take place during the final night of Movies in the Park at sunset, featuring a showing of Toy Story 5.

Novato Repair Fair

Join Zero Waste Marin and Reuse Alliance at the Novato Repair Fair! Bring your household items to work with a Repair Coach for free to work collaboratively on fixing your item. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Tour of Marin Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Visit Marin Sanitary Service for a tour of their Recycling Center and Transfer Station! See what happens to your recycling, compost, and landfill materials after they are picked up from your home, business, or school. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.