Local Events
These local events will feature information about America Recycles Day.

City of Alexandria

• October 20: Regional Reuse Roundup. Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology 3600 Commonwealth, Alexandria VA 22305 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information visit www.alexrecycles.org, or contact 703/519-3486 ext. 132.

District of Columbia

• October 27: HHW and E-Cycling Day 9 am to 3 pm at the Benning Road Trash Transfer Station, 3200 Benning Road, NE.
• November 5 to November 16, in search of the “Perfect Set Out.” A gift package, including a $50 check, will be given to one resident in each ward who sets out a recycling bin containing acceptable recycled materials in the proper manner. Winners will be announced the week of November 26th to recognize America Recycles Day, which will be celebrated nationally on November 15, 2007.

Fairfax County

• October 13: Environmental Protection Event in McLean at McLean Government Center 1437 Balls Hill Road 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Collection for household hazardous waste, computers and document shredding.
• November 1: Deadline for Student ON AIR Radio Contest - Write a script for a 30-second radio advertisement and enter to win a gift card to a local bookstore! Your ad should emphasize the need for everyone in Fairfax County to recycle mixed paper and cardboard.
• November 10: Recycling Road Show America Recycles Day Event at Herndon High School 700 Bennett Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vi st the link above or call 703-324-5230.

Montgomery County

• November 17: Celebrate America Recycles Day with the Division of Solid Waste Services! This is a day to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and buying products made with recycled materials. Multiple activities and exhibits including, Grasscycling and Backyard Composting, Waste Reduction Techniques, Unique Materials to Recycle in Montgomery County, Compost Bin Distribution and Leafgro Promotion, and Special appearances throughout the day by Rocco, the Recycling Retriever! Learn more.

Prince George's County

• Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, November 4, 2007, Prince George's Stadium (Bowie Bay Sox), Bowie 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• November 15: Prince George's County Grand Re-opening of the Materials Recovery Facility and its transition to Single Stream Recycling in the curbside program. In Capitol Heights, Maryland. For information call 301-883-5841.
• Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, November 18, 2007, Drew Freeman Middle School, 2600 Brooks Drive, Suitland 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prince William County

• November 3: Prince William County Recycles Day. A day of education and entertainment for the whole family. Come to the County landfill to learn about the value of recycling and of buying recycled products. The event will also include free food, prizes, giveaways, a recycled art contest, a clown, DJ with today's best music, landfill tours, and much more! For details call 703-792-4670.