America Recycles 2009 Calendar of Events
"America Recycles Day" is November 15 and Broward County is celebrating with a full schedule of activities.
October 26-November 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visit Broward County Waste and Recycling Services' displays to learn about the NEW way to recycle!
Two locations:
Broward County Governmental Center, Lobby, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Government Center West, Lobby, 1 N. University Drive, Plantation
November 4, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pledge to Recycle at the Broward County Main Library.
Celebrate "America Recycles Day"! Stop by our booth to sign a Pledge to Recycle and learn about the new "All-In One" recycling program. Free giveaways!
Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
November 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free Wonderful World of Waste presentation (11 a.m.-noon) at the Northwest Regional Library.
Explore the value of recycling and how residential waste is disposed of in Broward County. Participants receive prizes made from recycled materials. RSVP to 954-474-1893; walk-ins welcome. Visit our booth and Pledge to Recycle (noon-3 p.m.). Free giveaways!
3151 University Drive, Coral Springs
November 13, 10 a.m.
Opening Ceremony for Vista View Park Expansion.
Open to the public.
Vista View Park, 4001 S.W. 142nd Ave., Davie
November 14, 9 a.m.*- 3 p.m.
Free Electronics Recycling Drop-Off at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Dispose of used electronics for free at this all-day electronics recycling event presented by Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities and hosted by the Museum of Discovery and Science. Bring televisions, computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, fax machines and cell phones. Proof of Broward County residency required. Visit the 99.9 KISS Country Van, 10- 12 p.m., for a chance to win free prizes. Prize Wheel for kids!
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale
*Museum opens at 10 a.m. No business-generated materials accepted.
November 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Recycle Mania! at Young At Art Children's Museum,
$1.00 Off Admission (11/14 only) when you bring a bag filled with clean recyclable items (good for up to 4 people). Environmental activities include creating cereal box sculptures, recycled fashions and logos, face painting and more. Stop by Broward County Waste and Recycling Services' booth for a free prize!
11584 W. State Road 84, Davie
November 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hollywood Beach Cleanup-North Beach Park, Hollywood
Hosted by Keep Broward Beautiful and Volunteer Hollywood
Volunteers are needed to help remove litter along Hollywood Beach and Broadwalk. Minimum age for volunteering is 8, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Litter Hotline at 954-474-1835 to register. Once registered, you will receive a waiver, map and directions.
November 15, Noon-6 p.m.
It's "Broward Recycles" day at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Explore the science behind saving the planet through energy conservation, recycling and eco-friendly management of waste. Enjoy recycling and conservation science presentations, a recycling relay race, papermaking and more.
401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale
November 16, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
The City of Deerfield Beach and Starbucks Coffee celebrate
"America Recycles Day" with complimentary coffee and a mug made of recycled materials--while supplies last!
Free "Grounds to Garden" coffee grounds.
Starbucks, 130 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach
954-480-1420
November 18, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Pledge to Recycle at the Miramar Branch Library.
Celebrate "America Recycles Day"! Stop by our booth to sign a Pledge to Recycle and learn about the new "All-In-One" recycling program. Free giveaways!
Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar
November 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Celebrate "America Recycles" at Anne Kolb Nature Center.
Visit Waste and Recycling Services' booth and learn about "All-In-One" recycling. Recycling crafts, relay race and prizes for kids. Special presentation for children at 11 a.m.
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood