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Where Does It Go? Recology Bay Day Transfer Station Tour
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Location
The John A. Legnitto Environmental Learning Center 401 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134
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Description
Have you ever wondered what happens to the things you put in the blue, green, or trash bins in San Francisco? Curious how you can improve your recycling habits, reduce waste, and protect the Bay?
Then join Recology this Bay Day to learn all about:
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Recology and what makes us different from your average recycling and composting company.
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What programs Recology offers including the Artist in Residence Program.
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Why reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting are more than just buzzwords.
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How you can make a difference every day to conserve natural resources, save money, and contribute to a healthier planet.
A few things you will see are:
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The studios and in-progress work of current artists-in-residence.
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The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
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The Public Reuse and Recycling Area.
Tour Requirements (please read carefully):
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Everyone must sign a release of liability form upon arrival. Anyone under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian.
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For safety reasons, children under nine years of age are not allowed on tours.
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Attendees must wear closed-toe, comfortable, walking shoes (no sandals).
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Proper safety equipment (including hard hats, vests, and/or safety glasses) must be worn at all times. Recology will provide all safety equipment.
Please note:
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Tours include a walk up three long flights of stairs and walking on uneven surfaces and hills.
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Certain areas of the facility may be extremely slippery.
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Tours involve loud noises, strong smells and dust.
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Tours may be cancelled or modified if it is raining.
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Tours take approximately two hours to complete; visitors must be able to complete the entire tour.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Tour participants must be at least nine years old.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Only street parking is available at the Transfer Station, but is generally plentiful. Please do not park in the employee parking lots located on the facility.
What should I bring into the event?
Closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots), a reusable water bottle, layers for the outdoor portion of the tour.
May I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email Felisia Castaneda at FCastaneda@Recology.com with any questions.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Just check in on one of our iPads upon arrival.
May I update my registration information?
Yes.