Becoming a Zero Waste city involves not only smart policies, but a change in lifestyle. Our goal is to provide the community the resources it needs to reduce waste, reuse items and improve recycling and composting. We will share tips to leading a Zero Waste life that are specific to Gainesville and the surrounding area. We also want to hear about the changes you have made to further this goal. Be part of the discussion, contribute your ideas by emailing zerowastegainesville@gmail.com.

Every year, ZWG and partners organize Zero Waste Week the last week of January. Check out recaps and content by visiting the Zero Waste Week section of our website.

GAINESVILLE THRIFT STORES

One of the best ways to lead a Zero Waste lifestyle is to reuse and repurpose items. Visit a Gainesville thrift store the next time you are out shopping. You'll be surprised the treasures you can find! Check out the map below to explore the local thrift store scene.

ZERO WASTE WORKSHOP

A big part of our mission is to provide resources to help you along your journey. Check out our Zero Waste workshop videos!

Zero Waste at Home

Zero Waste Travel and Dining

Cleaning Products

composting resources

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Beaten Path Compost

Our friends at Beaten Path Compost are doing an awesome job bringing composting options back to Gainesville!! Are you interested in composting? Anyone can bring their compostable material including animal products to Beaten Path Garden. They have three drop-off locations:

They are looking to expand to residential pick-up, so if you are interested, send them an email at beatenpathgarden@gmail.com.

Alachua County Compost Bin

The Alachua County Department of Solid Waste & Resource Recovery would like to help you to create your own compost bin, one FREE wire roll is available (per person) at our office. Wire for a bin can be picked up during our business hours (Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:00pm) at the Public Works Office at 5620 NW 120th Lane, Gainesville, FL 32653.​

Learn to Vermicompost

Bets on the Planet: Betsy and her sidekick, Georgia, will show you how to make a worm composting bin out of salvaged 5 gallon buckets. Worm composing is a great way to compost and many people say it is the best type of composted plant food. This bin is small and tidy so it is especially good for apartment dwellers that don't have room for an outside compost bin. You can even keep the bin under your sink in a cabinet. Bets on the Planet is a show made by kids for kids and adults to help them live a sustainable life that is good for the Earth.

local government recycling resources

gainesville recycling resource guide

Find out what is recyclable using this handy guide!

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Contact us: zerowaste@repurposeproject.org.