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*Collingswood Green Day Saturday, April 22

Saturday, April 22
9 am to 2 pm
Zane School Parking Lot
(Haddon and Irvin Avenues in the rear lot)

Join us for our annual green resources event. Whether you are an eco-friendly expert or just getting started on your green initiatives, Collingswood Green Day provides opportunities and resources to support your journey to sustainable living.

Please stop by and see us to enjoy refreshments and live music with your neighbors and learn more about living greener! 

PLEASE NOTE: The Camden County Hazardous Waste drop-off will be held separately on April 15, 2023. This event will not be held on the same day as the annual Green Festival on April 22, as it has been in prior years. The County’s Hazardous Waste Collection will be held as a standalone event on April 15 from 8:30 am to 3 pm at 713 N Atlantic Ave. Please do not bring hazardous materials to the Green Day Event on April 22.
The County Events and Schedule can be found by CLICKING HERE 

HERBS, PLANTS, & FLOWERS
Start your garden with plant sales, including pollinator kits from Wild Roots, plants from the Community Garden, and Collingswood High School's Greenhouse plant sale.  More info can be found here

PLANT TREES
Trees clean the air, and prevent soil erosion and stormwater run-off. Attract birds, and increase your home's value. Stop by and get your discounted trees and shrubs. A limited supply of free tree saplings will also be available.

DISCOUNTED COMPOSTERS & RAIN BARREL SALES
The yearly sale is back! Sponsored by the Borough and Sustainable Collingswood, residents can purchase discounted compost bins and rain barrels online and pick them up on April 22 at the Collingswood Green Day. Supplies are limited. Pre-pay for your rain barrel and/or composter and pick up at the Collingswood Green Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2023, anytime between 9 am and 2 pm.   

  • Composters: The Earth Machine Compost Bin has an 80-gallon capacity and, is made with 50% recycled plastic, and provides a convenient way to keep food & yard waste out of the waste stream. This is North America’s #1 selling backyard compost bin because it features snap-together construction, an off-set retrieval door, 4 anchor pegs to secure the unit to the ground, a locking lid, and a “how-to guide. 
  • Rain Barrels: Conserve water and cut household water bills with a backyard rain barrel. Rainwater, free from chlorine and water treatment chemicals, is an excellent choice for watering for lawns, plants and gardens. Our 55-gallon barrel comes with an overflow hose and spigot and features a fine mesh lid to prevent debris and mosquitos from getting out. Rain barrels come in tan or green. 
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ORDER YOUR COMPOSTER TODAY: 
RECYCLING
Electronics Collection: 9 am to 2 pm
Paper Shredding, sponsored by the Camden County Board of Commissioners: 9 am to 12 pm
Latex-Based Paint Collection: The Borough puts your unused paint to work for projects in town. Drop off cans with usable paint in them at our recycle tent. 
Collingswood Police Department will also host a medication collection at 30 W. Collings Ave, the Collingswood Community Center. Bring your unwanted and unneeded medications to the Community Center from 10 am to 2 pm.  Any questions, contact Agent Christopher Rodgers at [email protected]

BIKE SHARE
Biking is more popular than ever as people look for opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors. You can rent a bike for just $25 per year-what a deal! 

GREEN TEAM GRAB AND GO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Visit the Green Team and other organizations' tables to pick up educational materials. Learn how to save water, protect wildlife, provide sustainable lawn, and garden care, reduce pollution, and do other sustainable lifestyle hacks!

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