The 2012 Earth Day Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park originally scheduled for Sunday, April 22, 2012, has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather. However, the AAA Recycling Zone, including eCycling, child car safety recycling, car battery round up, and rain barrel and composter sales will still take place as scheduled from 9 am – 3pm in the City Seal parking lot.
Sunday, April 22 | 11am – 4pm | Mount Trashmore Park
Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle. Presented by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission.
Event Highlights
AAA Recycling Zone | 9am – 3pm
eCycling by Synergy Recycling
- CPUs, Servers, Other Computers
- Monitors (CRT and TFT Based)
- Computer Mice, Printers, Cables, Modems
- Computer Speakers, Scanners, Electronic Peripherals
- Networking Hardware
- Power tool (Corded or Battery Powered)
- Televisions, VCRs, CD Players, DVD Players, Remote Controls
- Calculators, Cell Phones, Telephones, Radios, CB Radios, Stereos
- Fax Machines, Answering Machines, Copiers
- Walkmans, iPods, MP3 Players, Computer Game Items
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Cables and Wires (Assorted, ok if knotted)
- Microwaves, other small kitchen appliances
- Misc. Electronic Equipment
- Non alkaline batteries (Rechargeable or lithium)
Car Battery Round Up
Get a $5 gift card (while supplies last) for every vehicle battery you bring in *limit 5*
Car, motorcycle, lawnmower and tractor batteries are eligible.
Child Safety Seat Recycling
Have a used child safety seat that no longer meets industry safety standards? Bring it to the AAA Recycling Zone, and we’ll see to it that all the plastic parts are properly broken down and recycled.
Purchase a Rain Barrel and/or Composter
Recycle rain water with a conservation-friendly rain barrel and make your own nutrient-rich soil for the garden by investing in a composter. Both will be available for purchase onsite, or
pre-order and pick-up at the event.
Dumpster Dive Demonstration | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Are we recycling as much as we can?
Project Green Teens will sift through trash and debris in a park dumpster to find items that could have been recycled.
The dumpster dive at last year's event revealed that nearly 50% of one dumpster's contents could have been recycled.
See the full report. Earth Day water bottles will be available for purchase.
Dumpster Painting
Check out the student talent from the Governor's School for the Arts as they design and paint a recycle dumpster bin to raise awareness about conservation. After the event, the dumpster will become a permanent exhibit at the park.
Bicycling Activities
Ride your bike to the event! The first 100 people to travel green receive a gift at the free Bike Valet. Free bike safety checks will also be available at the valet.
News Channel 3 Bike Safety
Awareness Ride | 1:15 p.m.
Bike around Lake Trashmore with a team of bicycle enthusiasts to support awareness of bike safety in Virginia Beach. Learn more about the bike safety campaign.
- Make a craft project from recycled materials, including a bird feeder, herb garden and tote bag. - Hosted by Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
- Free face painting from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Earth Day 2012 at Mount Trashmore Park
is an official Virginia Green event.
Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia's Tourism Industry. It is run as a partnership between DEQ, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association. www.virginia.org/green