Get Involved
RecycleWorks sponsors events, workshops, trainings, and awards that encourage resource conservation efforts within San Mateo County. There are also many event and volunteer opportunities sponsored by other organizations within San Mateo County. You can sign up for RecycleWorks email list to stay current or see below, to find out what's happening.
Events, Workshops and More:
Build It Green Home Tour
Seeking green homes in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for a Fall Build It Green Home Tour to be held on September 28, 2008. Download Tour applications or call Jeffery Liang at (650) 599-1485 for more information.
Build It Green Home Tour Organizers are seeking new and remodeled green showcase homes for the second Build It Green Home Tour in the Peninsula and the South Bay. The Green Home Tour will be held Sunday, September 28, 2008 as part of West Coast Green. If you have participated in the construction or retrofit of a green residence in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, we encourage you to submit an application. Applications are due on April 1, 2008. Call (650) 599-1485 or visit www.builditgreen.org for more information.
Lights Out San Francisco (and, to come, other places)
The City of San Francisco will be holding an energy conservation event on October 20th. Residents are invited to turn off all non-essential lighting and install one energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb.
Information on how other cities can get involved for future participation in a similar event to be held in March 2008, across the United States, is at the Lights Out San Francisco website.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Stop by and assist with local cleanups and other San Mateo County volunteer opportunities.
Composting Classes — Ongoing
Awards!
Recognition for Business Leaders
Sixth Annual Green Building Award: 2008