Waste Group Programs and Workshops

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The City offers curriculum-based school tours, presentations, group programs and workshops at 2 locations: the Reuse Centre and Edmonton Waste Management Centre.

Reuse Centre Programs and Workshops

DIY Thursday Workshops

DIY Thursdays are free workshops featuring local experts that focus on building skills to help you reduce waste! Past DIY Thursdays have included: Bike repair workshops, gardening workshops and sewing.

Time/Duration: 6-8pm (2hrs)

Workshop Dates and Registration

Date	Workshop
Thursday September 21, 2023	Slow Stitch and Embroidery (15 people maximum)
Thursday October 5, 2023	Hand Mending Workshop

Programs for for Middle, Junior High and High Schools

(Grade 4)

Choose to Reuse

Are you a Waste Warrior looking for a new challenge? This interactive program led by a Waste Educator will take you on a trip through the world of reuse.

(Grade 4-6)

Food Waste Reduction

Join a waste reduction expert from the City of Edmonton for tips and tricks on reducing food waste in your home.

(Grade 4-9)

Green City Challenge

Join a Waste Educator for an adventure that will improve your waste reduction skills and make our city greener!

(Grade 7-12)

Waste Reduction Basics

Host a presentation to foster a culture of waste reduction within your school with the help of a Waste Educator.

(Grade 7-12)

Your Clothes - A Journey

Explore the environmental and social impacts of the textile industry, while learning fun and positive ways to keep textiles from the landfill.

Edmonton Waste Management Centre Tours and Workshops

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School Tours

Bring your class to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC)! These 2 hour long tours provide an in-depth look at what happens to our waste, and how we can all work together to send less waste to the landfill. Suitable for Grades 4 to 12.

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Programs for Middle, Junior High and High Schools