Free Community Workshops Schedule



Richmond residents have multiple opportunities to learn how to reduce reliance on single-use items and sort household recyclables properly to reduce contamination. Understand the recycling process and the importance recycling has on the environment, including the impact of marine plastic and other hot topics in solid waste management.

Recycling and Waste Reduction Workshops

Free virtual recycling and waste management workshops. 

Book Free Workshops

Name & Duration Description Age Group Location
Let's Recycle Correctly

60 min

Blue boxes, yellow bags and grey glass bins oh my!

Does the thought of sorting your recycling make you sweat? No need! Join us for an interactive workshop to learn the basics of recycling and everything else you need to become a Gold Star Recycler in Richmond.

You’ll learn how to properly prepare your materials for each receptacle, avoid contamination and ultimately understand why it is important to recycle.

 Adults In-person or virtual workshop
Quest for Recycling Treasure

30-45 min

Did you know that your recycling items are treasures? They get transformed into awesome new things and save the environment when we recycle properly! Join us for an interactive workshop on a treasure hunt quest to learn the basics of recycling and make a fun treasure. You’ll learn how to properly prepare your materials for each receptacle, avoid contamination and ultimately understand why it is important to recycle and helps save our planet.

 Kindergarten to Grade 1 In person workshop

Environmental Sustainability Workshops

For information on Environmental Programs workshops, email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca.

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