Waste, Donation, Recycling and Composting

Directory of Creative Reuse Centers in the United States

Here is a state-by-state guide for places to donate event materials post-event. Please note that some of these places closed during the pandemic.

Compost Directory USA

Find a Composter is the directory to find a composter anywhere in North America

Northeast Recycling Council Best Practices Guidebook for Special Event Generated Waste

This guide covers everything under the sun: negotiating with haulers, sample recycling plan, communicating with event vendors, staff and volunteers, leveraging partnerships, communications, publicity and more.

Zero Waste Checklist for Events In San Francisco

This guide will help you set up a successful Zero Waste event in San Francisco. You will find an overview of San Francisco laws that apply to events, as well as resources and contacts to help you plan your event.

How to Incorporate Recycling and Composting Into Your Special Event

This guide is designed to give event organizers tools and ideas on how to divert recyclable, compostable​ ​and reusable items from the waste stream of events in the metro Phoenix area. Adding these measures​ ​can (and should) start small, and as your event team gets more experience and results, you will be​ ​confident on how to expand. Use the resources in this toolkit to get started and improve upon your​ ​events. Listed resources are in Arizona, but this is a fantastic guide for events everywhere.

StopWaste Best Practices Guide for Events

StopWaste helps Alameda County’s businesses, residents, and schools waste less, recycle properly, and use water, energy, and other resources efficiently. This 16-page best practices guide helps event organizers reduce waste and increase recycling at special events. Includes case studies and sample contract language.