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Information provided by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency. Lea este articulo en español aquí.

This year’s Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in  San Juan Bautista’s State Historic Park, 19 Franklin Street. The event is free, family-friendly and open  to everyone. You can expect over 20 booths offering environmental programs, resources and fun,  interactive activities for all ages. Together, we’re encouraging residents of San Benito County to take  good care of the world around us and to develop more sustainable, eco-conscious ways of living. Earth Day Celebration will be an attractive, educational event for anyone looking to participate in the following  activities: 

• Vermicomposting Workshop by Master Gardener Otis Johnson – 11:10 a.m. 

• Special Performance by Ha ‘ a Hula / Te Reva O Te Manu – 12:00 p.m. 

• Recology Art Poster Contest gallery viewing – winners to be announced at 1:00 p.m.

• electric Vehicle Test Driving – driver’s license required 

• Safe disposal of unused or expired medications and sharps – sharps and needles must be in approved puncture proof containers; controlled substances will not be accepted at this event

• Used Motor Oil Recycling DIY kits and resources to safely dispose of your motor oil in San Benito County – motor oil and motor oil filters will not be accepted at this event 

• 20+ booths offering environmental programs, resources and fun, interactive activities for all ages 

Saturday, April 20, 2024, marks the 54 Anniversary of Earth Day, marking 54 years of global action towards environmental stewardship through education, policy advocacy, art and community building.  The theme for this year’s Earth Day is Planet vs. Plastics. When we make a collective commitment to reduce the use of plastic, we are supporting healthy, happy and wealthy communities worldwide. Learn how you can take further environmental action and join the worldwide live celebration at earthday.org. 

Don’t miss out on further investing in your local community by attending Earth Day Celebration on April  20 and taking advantage of all the free resources, tools and various programs that will be offered from  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For event inquires, please email sbciwm@cosb.us or call 831-636-4110. 

About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management: 

San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, protect public health and increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County. SBCIWM proudly coordinates comprehensive and cost-effective programs for green business, household hazardous waste, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, safe disposal for medication and sharps, motor oil  recycling and more.