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Presentations & Seminars

The District offers presentations and workshops throughout the year for different audiences. Our speaker’s bureau can talk to your class, group, staff or organization about recycling, composting and waste reduction. We can also host a booth or a table at your event.

For more details, see the links below. To request a speaker, call the Solid Waste District at 216.443.3749 or complete the form.



Business Recycling Seminars 

Free recycling and waste reduction seminars for businesses, schools and organizations. Learn how to start or improve a workplace recycling program and discuss successes and challenges with your peers.

See more details about our business recycling seminars.

Compost Seminars & Bin Sales

Compost seminars are typically scheduled in the spring and fall throughout Cuyahoga County to educate about the science of composting and provide residents with how-to-compost instruction. 

See more details about our compost seminars and bin sales.

Day Camp & Scout Programs

Reduce, reuse and recycle can be incorporated into any summer day camp, library or youth programs. Our education specialist can teach campers how to make crafts from items that would normally be thrown away.

To request a speaker or program, call the Solid Waste District at 216.443.3749 or complete the form.

General Recycling Presentations

We offer recycling presentations tailored to the specific interests and needs of your group. Consider requesting a speaker for your civic organization, church group, parent-teacher organization or garden club.

See more details about our general recycling presentations.

School Age & Youth Lectures

The District’s education specialist can visit your classroom to teach about the environment. Classroom presentations are designed to meet science indicators and may also integrate social studies, mathematics and language arts. 

To request a classroom speaker, call the Solid Waste District at 216.443.3749 or complete the form.

Teacher Workshops

Hands-on interdisciplinary workshops, seminars, conference sessions and presentations are available for teachers, youth leaders and non formal educators.

To learn more about our teacher workshops, call the Solid Waste District at 216.443.3749 or complete the form.

Zero Waste Event Training for Volunteer Groups

Our staff can teach your volunteer coalition how to host and implement a zero waste event. Training must take place before the day of the event. Contact us for more details.

Learn more about hosting a zero waste event.

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