Advertisement
Have you ever wondered what happens to the things you put in the blue, green, or trash bins in San Francisco?Join a Recology Public Tour to find out and become an expert on why we sort and how to do it properly.
On this tour, you will learn:
About Recology and what makes us different from your average recycling and composting company.
What programs Recology offers including the Artist in Residence Program.
Why reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting are more than just buzzwords.
How you can make a difference every day to conserve natural resources, save money, and contribute to a healthier planet.
A few things you will see are:
The studios and in-progress work of current artists-in-residence.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
The Public Reuse and Recycling Area.
Recycle Central at Pier 96 (the Recology sorting facility for all of San Francisco's recyclables).
Tour Requirements (please read carefully):
Everyone must sign a release of liability form upon arrival. Anyone under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian.
For safety reasons, children under nine years of age are not allowed on tours.
Attendees must wear closed-toe, comfortable, walking shoes (no sandals).
To tour Recycle Central you must be able to provide your own car transportation between our two facilities. Due to the location of Pier 96, taxis (Uber and Lyft included) and bikes are not allowed, and there is no public transit available. If attending with a group, carpooling is appreciated and encouraged. If you are unable to provide your own transportation between the two sites, you may opt to tour only the Transfer Stataion (the first portion of the tour), which will last about 1.5 hours.
Proper safety equipment (including hard hats, vests, and/or safety glasses) must be worn at all times. Recology will provide all safety equipment.
Please note:
This tour will NOT fulfill the application requirement for artists interested in applying to the residency program. Artists must attend a Saturday tour.
Tours include a walk up three long flights of stairs and walking on uneven surfaces and hills.
Certain areas of the facility may be extremely slippery.
Tours involve loud noises, strong smells and dust.
Tours may be cancelled or modified if it is raining.
Tours take approximately three hours to complete; visitors must be able to complete at least the entire first portion of the tour at the Transfer Station, lasting about 2 hours.
Tours are offered monthly on Wednesday mornings. If you are interested in attending a tour on Saturday, please visit our Artist in Residence Tour page for more information. Saturday tours do not visit Recycle Central.
Are you a commercial business in San Francisco?
Please call 415-330-1300 to learn about tours offered specifically for commercial businesses in San Francisco including office buildings, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, shopping centers, and large commercial and residential properties. If you are a business located outside of San Francisco, or have a party of greater than five, please feel free to sign up on this Public Tour.
School Field Trips:
Tours for San Francisco schools are scheduled through the San Francisco Department of the Environment. Applications for these free field trips are due in August of each school year. Please call (415) 355-3700 for more information. Additional school field trips are provided throughout the year based on availability.
Please note: we are unable to accommodate schools from outside of San Francisco at this time. Please refer to Stop Waste in Oakland, or ReThink Waste in San Carlos.
Private Tours and Special Interests:
Private tours may be offered for special interest groups, or for large groups with a minimum of 16 people. They are reserved on a first come, first served basis and dependent upon availability. Please call 415-330-9943 for more information.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Tour participants must be at least nine years old.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Only street parking is available at the Transfer Station, but is generally plentiful. Please do not park in the employee parking lots located on the facility.
A visitor parking lot is available at Recycle Central. Due to the location of Pier 96, taxis (Uber and Lyft included) and bikes are not allowed, and there is no public transit available.
What should I bring into the event?
Closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots), a reusable water bottle, layers for the outdoor portion of the tour.
May I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email Felisia Castaneda at [email protected] with any questions.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Just check in on one of our iPads upon arrival.
May I update my registration information?
Yes.
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The John A. Legnitto Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, United States
Tickets
USD 0.00