The City of Carlsbad is hosting several events in April as part of a month-long celebration of Earth Month. Residents can enjoy fun activities and a showcase of city programs aimed to help reduce environmental impact and live more sustainably.
Earth Month celebration at Pine Park
April 2, 9 a.m. to noon
Pine Avenue Community Park
755 Chestnut Ave.
Free
Enjoy family-friendly activities, sustainability-focused workshops and live music at the City of Carlsbad’s annual Earth Month Celebration. This popular event is moving from the library to Pine Park this year.
Join us for:
Composting workshops
Pickle making
Kids activities
Live music
Other Earth Month activities
Other Earth Month activities in April will include:
Shred and Recycle It!
April 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carlsbad location provided upon registration
Shred and recycle sensitive documents in an environmentally responsible way for free. Advanced registration and proof of residency are required. Register at northcounty.wm.com by April 1.
Donate, Don’t Waste collection event
April 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5815 El Camino Real
Give your used items a second chance. Donate them through Goodwill programs instead of sending them to the landfill. Items accepted at the event include:
Small home appliances like toasters or blenders
Housewares and home décor
Small furniture items
Sporting goods
Electronics
Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories
Registration is not required.
SD FixIt Clinic and repair event
April 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cole Library, east lawn, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Learn repair tips and tricks on common items to keep them out of the landfill and give them a second life. This repair event will feature the SD Fixit Clinic and spotlight local repair businesses with informational booths and a series of demonstrations for do-it-yourself repairs of various items, including bikes, clothing and small appliances.
Creek to Bay Cleanup
April 23, 9 a.m. to noon
Register for a location
Help the City of Carlsbad and I Love a Clean San Diego remove 30,000 pounds of litter in a single day at the 20th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. Register for a hosted location at www.creektobay.org, or get outside, stay close to your home and collect litter throughout the streets of your neighborhood. Registration starts on April 1.
10 Ways to Live a Sustainable Life virtual workshop
April 30, 10 a.m. to noon
Virtual
Join ReEarth Consultants and the City of Carlsbad for a free virtual workshop, focusing on how to put your passion for sustainability into action from the comfort of your own home! Learn practical tips on how reduce ‘disposable’ waste and make sustainable choices part of your everyday life. Register at www.carlsbadsustainability.com.
Find out more about all of our Earth Month events.
More information
Sustainable Materials Management Division, 442-339-2646 or recycle.trash@carlsbadca.gov
