Venues and Events: Reducing Waste

Resources

• Networking
• CIWMB
• Professional Associations
• State/Federal Government
• Financing
• More Resources

Networking

Network with local jurisdictions and learn about their programs.

California Integrated Waste Board (CIWMB)

• The CIWMB periodically sends e-mail notices of venue and event waste reduction tools and resources to interested parties. Register here to be sure you receive up to date information to assist in your waste reduction efforts.
• Brochure. The quick reference brochure Waste Reduction Tips for Large Venues and Events provides tips on how to implement a successful venue or event waste reduction program. (In your printer preferences be sure to set the paper size to tabloid 11"x 17" and check the box so that the brochure prints to fit the page.) Limited hard copies are available by e-mailing the contact at the bottom of this page.
• Business Waste Reduction Resources Index. Search on line for help and information by topic.
• CalMAX. To sell or donate excess materials or to look for a good deal on previously owned materials, place a free classified ad on the CIWMB's CalMAX materials exchange, or search the listings by region or statewide.
• California Waste Prevention Information Exchange. This exchange has a unique collection of more than 1,000 articles, brochures, reports, videos, posters, and other materials that focus on waste prevention. You can learn from others and share your successes.
• Recycled-Content Product Database and RecycleStore. These resources have searchable listings to help you locate and buy recycled-content products.
• Cal/EPA Library. The CIWMB technical library is part of the Cal/EPA Library and is located on the second floor of the Cal/EPA headquarters building.
• Survey (2002): View the summary results from the Board’s 2002 survey of venues and events.

Professional Associations

• California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA). The CRRA sponsors the Venues and Special Events Recycling Council (technical council). They also maintain a list of vendors who sell various types of products for establishing or enhancing your recycling program.

State/Federal Government

• California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling. Information on California Redemption Value (CRV) deposit containers.
• California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Information and assistance with reducing and handling toxic and hazardous materials.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Recycle on the Go. Information on starting a recycling program in a public place such as stadiums, parks, events. etc.
  • Waste Wi$e. Case studies and publications on a wide range of solid waste topics. The Waste Wi$e program is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. EPA and businesses, designed to reduce municipal solid waste and save businesses money.

More Resources

• Keep California Beautiful. A statewide, nonprofit environmental organization assisting cities with public education for litter reduction.
• Organic Weddings. Waste reduced, recycled-content, and organic content products to support wedding related special events.
• Wisconsin Be SMART Coalition. A variety of valuable information including:
  • Event Planners Guide to Waste Reduction.
  • Case Studies.  A link to one study. Once there, select the menu bar on the left to open more studies.
  • Checklist
    --Event Recycling (Adobe PDF)
  • Fact sheets
    --Coordinating Recycling for Public Places
    --Reducing Food Waste
    --Ten Smart Ways to Reduce Cup Waste at a Festival
  • Program Planning Information
    --Cup Reuse and Refill
    --Cup Recycling
  • Tips
    --Festival Vendor Tips on Waste Education

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