Press Release: Earth Day Free Recycling Event at Centennial Park

Salida, CO- As Earth Day approaches, the City of Salida is gearing up for an exciting celebration of environmental stewardship and community engagement. This year's event will take place on Monday, April 22^nd, at Centennial Park from 3:30-5:30pm. Sign up is required so please be sure to reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-salida-recycle-day-tickets-872186321767

Highlights of the Earth Day Free Recycling Event include:

Mend-It Monday: Bring your gently loved items to Mend-It Monday and they will try and give your clothes a new life. Clothes must be clean! Please no zipper repair or leather.

Mobile Recess Activities: Participants of all ages can enjoy mobile recess activities in the park, including lawn darts, corn hole, giant connect 4, giant Jenga and other lawn games.

Hard-to-Recycle Item Collection: Have items that are difficult to recycle? Bring them to the event! Galvanize Recycling and local volunteers will be on-site to collect a wide range of items, including:

• Paint
• Medical equipment
• Clothing and shoes
• Candles
• Eyeglasses
• Books
• Outdoor gear
• Cycling equipment

By recycling these items, attendees can help divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.

The Earth Day Free Recycling Event is made possible through the collaborative efforts of City of Salida, Galvanize Recycling, and Mend-It Monday group.

For more information about the Earth Day Free Recycling Event, including a list of accepted items and event schedule, please visit https://www.cityofsalida.com/administration/page/free-recycling-day-centennial-park. 

Let's celebrate Earth Day in City of Salida by embracing sustainability and making a positive impact on our environment!