Celebrate Earth Month in Dublin with sustainability events

The city of Dublin always has a full schedule of celebrating Earth Month in April. 

Check out some great upcoming #SustainbleDublin initiatives. Some are applicable to Dublin residents only, so make sure you check links and registration requirements.

Check website for details and registration for the below activities and more Spring fun.

Dublin Earth Day events

Sustainable Saturday – April 11
Join us for our biggest earth-friendly event of the year! Recycle documents, household hazardous waste, Styrofoam, and e-waste, plus drop off donations for Goodwill and prescription medications for Drug Takeback. Learn more about this drive-through event. 

Earth Day Exploration Hike – April 22
Celebrate Earth Day with a one to two-mile hike in Riverside Crossing Park from 6-7:15 p.m. Discover your natural surroundings utilizing your senses for a peaceful, reflective outdoor experience. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Register here!

Earth and Arbor Day Celebration – April 24

Join us in celebrating Earth Month at this year’s Earth and Arbor Day celebration on April 24 at Amberleigh Community Park (4715 Vista Ridge Drive) from 9 a.m. to noon.

Participants can take part in invasive plant removals, tree giveaways, information stations, a tree planting and more! New this year, the City is partnering with the Suburban Gardeners of Dublin to host a plant swap, where residents can bring native plants, indoor plants and seeds to trade with other residents. 

For questions about the plant swap, please reach out to Meadow Foster at meadowk@gmail.com. 

Other ways to be sustainable all year

Earth month isn’t the only month to be sustainable. Check out more ways that Dublin is helping residents be sustainable through the year. See full details about the programs below. 

Keep Dublin Green Kits

Park clean-up kits are available for groups looking to give back. The kits include trash and recycle bags, gloves, safety vests, a scavenger hunt for kids, and even a selfie stick. Click here to reserve a kit, while supplies last.

Composting With GoZero

Divert waste from our landfills and take advantage of our free compost disposal site. Collect food scraps for the green GoZero bins located at our city Service Center.

Electronic Waste Drop-Off

Don’t throw that old cellphone in the trash. Recycle it with our e-waste program. Drop-offs are accepted at the city Service Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Medication Drop Box

Use the 24/7 drop box located inside the Dublin Justice Center lobby to safely dispose of prescription drugs any time of year. Check the accepted items.

Styrofoam Recycling

Keep unwanted Styrofoam out of your trash with our coinvent 24/7 drop-off site at the city Service Center. Check the accepted items before you go!

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