The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags. Swing by Carolina Pines Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents.
Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City's recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh. Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community! 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Sonoco Facility Tour 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove
The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags. Swing by Lake Lynn Community Center to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents.
Join us in celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Partnership Raleigh cohort on Friday, Aug. 7. Partnership Raleigh connects Raleigh young adults with meaningful career exploration and employment opportunities through collaboration with local public and private employers. Friday, Aug. 7 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Durant Nature Preserve- Campbell Lodge 3237 Spottswood St, Raleigh
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.
You've probably encountered PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," without realizing it. They're in everyday items like food packaging, cookware and clothing. The good news: you can reduce your exposure through simple, everyday choices. The City of Raleigh Environmental Advisory Board is partnering with the Office of Sustainability and Raleigh Water to host a virtual community education event. You'll learn what forever chemicals are and how to lower your risk of exposure at home. You’ll leave the event knowing: What forever chemicals are and where exposure comes from How local and national groups are working to reduce PFAS use and exposure Simple steps you can take today to reduce your exposure and support a more resilient Raleigh
Join to learn more about the Fred Fletcher Water Garden Restoration! We are hosting an open-house public meeting to: Update the community on project progress Seek input on project details and design Develop next steps based on feedback and discussion Background We will repair and restore the wetland (water garden) at Fred Fletcher Park. Repairs are necessary to restore stormwater control measure function and improve aesthetics at the park. Learn more about the project.
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.
Learn How to Take Water Samples! Interested in learning more about Raleigh stream ecosystems? We're hosting a volunteer stream monitoring workshop! We'll spend the first part of the workshop in the classroom and the second half in the creek practicing sample collection. This workshop is required for new stream monitoring volunteers but is open to anyone interested in learning more about our streams. When: Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (Neuse River Room, 950 Peterson Street) Details: Individual registration is required. This event is capped at 15 participants. Please come dressed in long pants, close-toed shoes, and ready to hop in the creek.
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.