Republic Services is hosting the fall Shred and Recycle It! Event which contributes to the city’s environmental sustainability goal outlined in the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. This service helps residents shred sensitive documents and ensures the shredded material is recycled correctly. Signup for the upcoming shred event opens on Monday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. on the Republic Services website.
Shred and Recycle It! Event
Saturday, Nov. 18
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carlsbad location provided upon registration
And while we’re on the topic of sustainability, we’re also hosting a Halloween-themed Fixit Clinic at Dove Library on Saturday, Oct. 21, which happens to be International Repair Day. The Fixit Clinic gives residents an opportunity to learn how to repair household items and extend the life of something that might otherwise be thrown away. These videos show two recent success stories from our last Fixit Clinic.
Whether you could use some help fixing up a bike, upcycling an old light fixture or even mending an old Halloween costume, you can save money and help protect the environment at the same time.
Donate: Donate clothing and shoes to benefit Catholic Charities La Posada.
Swap: Find a Halloween costume (or costume pieces) to take home and donate old costumes.
Create: Use upcycled materials to craft a Halloween mask or headband.
Repair: Keep items out of the landfill and get help fixing small household appliances, electronics, bikes, clothing and more.
Mend: Repair old Halloween costumes to give them new life.
Residents can also drop off household batteries and light bulbs for proper disposal at this event.
Fixit Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 21
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dove Library
1775 Dove Lane
Register online
Participating in either of these events is one way that Carlsbad residents can support the city’s efforts to care for the environment. By working together, we can help keep Carlsbad beautiful.
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