Volunteer at the area’s largest public recycling event! Sign up with a friend or register your corporate/collegiate/civic group to help!
Volunteers (ages 18+) are needed for unloading electronics (computers, televisions, printers, etc.), directing traffic, conducting surveys, shrink-wrapping, and helping unload household chemicals from residents’ vehicles. A crew of 50-60 volunteers is needed to unload between 600 and 900 vehicles coming from all corners of Black Hawk County.
The Electronics Recycling & Household Hazardous Materials Drop-off Event is co-sponsored by the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission, City of Cedar Falls, and Waste Trac Education Team. The event will take place at the Cedar Falls Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Parkway).
Volunteers unloaded more than 37 tons of electronics at the last event, filling 123 pallets. So many hands are needed to pull off this large community recycling event! Not all volunteer tasks require muscles, as we need shrink wrappers, traffic helpers, and surveyors as well.
Two Volunteer Shifts Available on September 21!
Morning shift: 7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Entire event: 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Extra details:
- Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older.
- Volunteers helping with electronics will need to be able to safely lift 40 pounds.
- Volunteers will receive team-lift training and be provided with necessary safety equipment.
- Rugged pants (jeans) and sturdy footwear are recommended (no sandals or flip-flops).
- The event will take place rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to bring appropriate clothing/coats/rain gear/sunglasses & be prepared for any kind of weather.
The drop-off event is a great way to knock out 4-6 hours of volunteer time in just one day!!! Citizens needing to fulfill community service hours are welcome and can contact Volunteer Coordinator, Tammy Turner, for details at 319-266-8722.
Information about volunteering at this event can also be found at https://wastetrac.org/volunteer/.
Bring your smile and muscles to help green the Cedar Valley!
