Outreach & Education

Community Services

Alachua County Recycles offers FREE programs to community groups that are interested in learning about solid waste management practices in Alachua County. Your organization can invite our staff to festivals, fairs, meetings or other events to present our programs or resources. Also, compost bins are available for your group or home gardening.

To reach Alachua County Recycles for a program or service, call (352) 374-5213.

Two Alachua County Employees sitting at an information table at a public event.

Leveda Brown Environmental Park Tour

People of all ages benefit from this tour of Alachua County's Transfer Station, recycling center, composter, household hazardous waste center and resource recovery area.

External view of the Transfer Station tipping floor

Composting

Learn about the process of composting and how to start a compost bin in your backyard or for your organization. This program is designed for ages4 to Adult. FREE wire compost bins are available to help set up or enhance existing community composting projects. Especially good for community organizations with garden project.

Two different types of backyard composters. One is a wire bin, the other is plastic.

Recycling & Waste Reduction

This program is an introduction on what is recyclable in Alachua County and ways to reduce waste in our every day actions. Programs are designed for all ages and community groups. Educator workshops are available.

To learn more about available programs, call (352) 374-5213.

Alachua County employee giving a recycling presenttion to local schoolchildren

Contact

Outreach & Education
5620 NW 120th Lane
Gainesville, FL 32653
Phone: 352-374-5213
TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)
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