The Living City Project is the annual citywide cleanup event that takes place around Earth Day. While we usually host a site in Newcom Plain, this year we are focusing on the Burkhardt neighborhood. We will meet along Huffman Avenue between Linden Ave. and S. Torrence St. on Saturday, April 25th. Check-in starts at 8:30 am.

For our April coffee chat, we are going to Adelaide’s Wholesome Baked in St. Anne’s Hill for the first time. RSVP by email to info@wastefreedayton.org.

Plogging started in Sweden, and it means to pick up trash while running or jogging (or walking). On Earth Day, we are partnering with the BBRC run club to do some plogging around Riverscape and along the river. Meet at 6 pm near the Pavilion. We will provide the supplies.

Afterwards, join us at The Silos for an optional Earth Day social gathering.

Everything From Nothing is a conversation series hosted by quantum foam studios, exploring ideas and challenges shaping our communities. This Session: Full-Circle Quest!

Rethinking sustainability through use, movement, and transformation, exploring how existing resources can be reimagined for lasting impact.

Sustainability is often framed around cutting back or doing less. This conversation takes a different approach, focusing on how we can better use what’s already around us.

From the materials we interact with every day to the systems and ideas that shape our communities, this discussion explores how small shifts in thinking can create lasting impact. It’s about looking at what already exists and asking: how can this be used differently? How can it continue to evolve and serve a purpose over time?

Bring your clean Styrofoam packaging to us! Perfect for getting rid of those foam blocks from deliveries, electronics packaging and more.

Plus, in addition to Styrofoam recycling, the Washington Township–Centerville Public Library will be on site collecting the following items for recycling: air and home care items (including cartridges, plugs, spray bottles, and trigger heads), drink pouches, oral care products and packaging, razors, sauce packets and snack pouches.

It’s a great chance to clear out hard-to-recycle items and make a positive impact. Let’s work together to keep our community cleaner and greener this Earth Month!

Join us at 2nd Street Market for the Earth DayTON kick off on Saturday, April 4th. We will be partnering with CISV Midwest Ohio on a litter cleanup starting at 8:30 am. The litter cleanup will take place in the neighborhood and surrounding streets around the market, and should last about 2 hours.

Starting at 9 am when the 2nd Street market opens, join WFD and 7 other sustainability organizations in the pavilion for a vendor fair where you can learn more about the organizations.

We had a productive cleanup last year in this area, so we are heading back there again for our March cleanup. This area along Clyo Rd in Sugarcreek Township is by the Little Miami Watershed. We will meet in the parking lot of Elsa's Corner Cantina and walk down Clyo Rd to the wooded area for the cleanup. We will provide trash bags, gloves, and litter grabbers.

Join us for our March coffee chat meetup for a casual conversation on sustainability. We will be meeting at MidDay Coffee in Dayton on Friday, March 20th at 11:30 am. RSVP by email to info@wastefreedayton.org.

Join us for our first litter cleanup of 2026 on Saturday, February 28th in the Historic Inner East / Newcom Plain neighborhood of Dayton. This cleanup will mark 5 years since our first litter cleanup in this neighborhood. We will provide trash bags, gloves, and litter grabbers. Meeting spot will be the intersection of Hamilton Ave and Yates St.

Volunteer Registration: https://forms.gle/cB3nMXKBY8AHbP1J7

For our February Coffee Chat, we will be meeting at the new brick and mortar location for Poppets Coffee & Tea in Kettering. RSVP by email to info@wastefreedayton.org.

The next styrofoam recycling event will take place at Activity Center Park in Centerville on Saturday, January 3, 9 am to 1 pm. In addition to styrofoam, other items will be accepted including string lights, batteries, and a selection of items that are TerraCycle-accepted items. For the full list visit https://www.centervilleohio.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=259.

Take the first step towards sustainability in 2026 by participating in the World Race for Hope 5k in Troy. For more details and to register, visit https://runsignup.com/worldraceforhopetroy.

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Arcade this year to help make Holly Days a low-waste event. We need volunteers to staff our two waste stations, where we will help people sort their recycling, compost, and landfill items. Holly Days takes place Wednesday, December 10th through Friday, December 12th, 3 pm to 8 pm. Volunteer shifts are 2 hours, starting at 2:30, and ending at 8:30.

Sign up here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EA8AA29AAFA7-60333610-wastefree

You’re invited to our 3rd annual Waste-Free Dayton Holiday Party, taking place on Monday, December 1st from 6:30 pm to 9:30 at Base Camp Outdoors in downtown Dayton. It’s free to attend, donations optional. There will be food, drinks, music, and crafts in a fun, festive atmosphere.

Reserve your spot here: https://wfd2025holidayparty.eventbrite.com

Join us for our last coffee chat of 2025! We will be at Socialite Cafe in Kettering on Tuesday, November 25 at 8:30 am. RSVP by email to info@wastefreedayton.org.

Our October 2025 coffee chat will be at Partial to Pie Bakery on Tuesday, October 28th at 8:30 am. RSVP to let us know you’re coming by emailing info@wastefreedayton.org.

For Make A Difference Day, we partnering with the City of Kettering and the Little Miami Watershed Network on an invasive plant removal event at State Farm Park on Saturday, October 25th from 9 am to 12 pm.

Register to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AA29A6F5C43-58800215-invasive#/

Join us for a Make a Difference Day Litter Cleanup in the Historic Inner East! We will meet at the intersection of Hamilton Ave & Yates St in the Newcom Plain neighborhood on Friday, October 24th at 12 pm.

Volunteer registration: https://forms.gle/Ue1BmqHDt7Dtb1AY6

The City of Kettering is hosting this quarter’s styrofoam recycling event, which includes shredding, small electronics, and hard-to-recycle items collected by Waste-Free Dayton and Washington Centerville Public Library.

For October’s Waste-Free Wednesday at Full Circle Brewgarden in Englewood, we’re hosting a Native Plant Happy Hour and Seed Swap. Join WFD along with Tadmor Greenes and Meadowsweet Ecological Landscapes for an informal happy hour at Full Circle. There will not be a formal presentation. We encourage you to mingle and talk to one another about native plants and eco-friendly landscaping.

Do you know what Electric Power Aggregation is? Do you know if you’re taking advantage of it? Join us for an informative session with City of Dayton Sustainability Manager Meg Maloney as she explains the city’s electric aggregation plan, how to take part in it, and other ways to save on your utility bills. Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-mrbEbnpQC6Kli9RktBN8A

Come to Bibibop near the University of Dayton on Monday, September 22nd between open and close and get 20% of your bill donated to Waste-Free Dayton when you present this flyer. Online orders, use BIBIFUNDRAISER at checkout.

Join us for the 6th Annual Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival presented by Sprouting Dreams LLC on September 21st at Downtown Dayton Courthouse Square and presented by Sprouting Dreams LLC.

Please join us for EcoFEST 2025 as we provide fun and family oriented education focused on helping the planet!

Recycled Artwork / Waste Free Sorting / Halloween Costume Exchange / EV Car Show … and more!

Learn more at https://www.playkettering.org/event/ecofest/ .

For our September coffee chat, we will check out the new Warehouse 4 location in Beavercreek, located at 3210 Seajay Dr, located just off 35.

RSVP by email to info@wastefreedayton.org.

Join us as we return to the Unity Garden for a litter cleanup in the Riverdale neighborhood. This will also be one of the sites for Kettering College’s Community Service Day. Bring a reusable water bottle and wear suitable clothing (e.g closed toe shoes). Trash bags, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided.

Volunteer Registration: https://forms.gle/WoUkcTRKjVCkJZ9S8

The first Wednesday of every month is Waste Free Wednesday at Full Circle Brewgarden in Englewood. From 6-9 pm, $1 from each full pour of beer will be donated to WFD. September also features a special upcycled art exhibition at Full Circle. Come meet Cincinnati artist Ethan Machelle as he discusses his creative process and how he developed his new medium. It is up-cycled art at it's finest as he 'recycles' cardboard waste into a type of clay.