Join Zero Waste Marin for 2025 North Bay Zero Waste Week, October 11^th – 18^th! 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!

Novato Compost Giveaway

The City of Novato will be giving away compost **only to Novato residents** for free as part of North Bay Zero Waste Week! City of Novato staff, Novato Sanitary District staff, and Zero Waste Marin staff will be at the event from 10am – 12pm to answer questions and provide educational materials as well. 

• Date: Saturday, October 11th 
• Time: 8am – 6pm
• Location: Novato Corp Yard, 550 Davidson Street, Novato

 

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!

• Date: Tuesday, October 14th 
• Time: 4pm – 6pm 
• Location: Pickleweed Park, 50 Canal Street
• Learn more at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/event/halloween-costume-swap/, or you can Download the English poster; Descargar cartel en español

       

 

Tours 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.  

• Tour dates: Tuesday, October 14th & Thursday, October 16th
• Location: Meet at the Marin Recycling Center, 535 Jacoby Street, San Rafael
• Time: 10am – 12pm 
• Learn more about the tours: 
  • Tuesday 10/14 tour: https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/event/tour-of-marin-sanitary-service-recycling-center/
  • Thursday 10/16 tour: https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/event/tour-of-marin-sanitary-service-recycling-center-2/

 

Tour of Central Marin Sanitation Agency

Join the Central Marin Sanitation Agency to learn more about how your wastewater is handled and treated! This tour will also cover the Food 2 Energy program, which generates electricity from food scraps collected at participating businesses by Marin Sanitary Service. 

• Date: Friday, October 17th 
• Location: Central Marin Sanitation Agency, 1301 Andersen Drive, San Rafael
• Time: 10am – 11am 
• Registration: This tour is capped at 10 people for safety and the best experience for all. If you would like to attend this tour, you must fill out the sign-up form: https://forms.office.com/g/4k0DMeBKg5 

 

Book Swap at “A Toast to Sausalito”

Join Sausalito City Sustainability staff and the Sustainability Commission for a book swap at the Toast to Sausalito event! Bring a used book in good condition to donate, and/or “shop” for a book at the swap for free! In addition, get tips on celebrating the holiday season in a zero waste fashion and request a free kitchen compost pail from the City! This book swap and informational table is part of a larger event known as A Toast to Sausalito.

• Date: Saturday, October 18th 
• Location: Caledonia Street between Bee St & Pine St, Sausalito
• Time: 1pm – 5pm 
• Learn more: https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/event/toast-to-sausalito-book-swap/