Wastewise & Sustainable Events
Durham’s Waste Wise Event Guide
Waste Wise Sustainable Event Guide
- View or Download PDF with Links
The guide was produced in 2024 by undergraduate students at Duke University participating in the Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Initiative in partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful and City of Durham.
Recycling Containers from KDB Tool Lending Library
KDB offers 10 trash, recycling or dual trash/recycling “Clearstream Containers” for check-out for special event recycling and waste sorting needs.
Check it out from KDB Tool Lending Library Here
Instructions for assembly PDF (Attaching the bag to the frame)
Consider borrowing litter grabbers, vests, and gloves to clean up after your event
Clearstream Waste Sorting Containers
Roll-OUt carts from city of durham
City of Durham rents 96-gallon trash and recycling carts including delivery and collection. Click for Special Event Rental Information.
Drop Off Your Event Waste
City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
2115 E Club Boulevard Durham, NC 27704; 919-560-4611
NOTE HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM; Saturday 7:30AM-noon
Waste Sorting Printable Signage
Guidelines for Volunteers:
Printable Waste Station Sorting Handout for Volunteers (coming soon)
See this Zero Waste Event Volunteer Guide for additional guidance