Join Marin Sanitary Service for community events, workshops, and public tours that help residents learn more about recycling, composting, waste reduction, and sustainability.
Looking for a school or group tour? Please visit our Tours page to schedule an educational tour of our San Rafael facility.
Ever wonder what happens to your garbage, recycling, and compost after it leaves the curb? Join Marin Sanitary Service for a free behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities and learn how materials are managed right here in Marin County.
During this special community tour, you’ll:
We hope you’ll join us for this special behind-the-scenes tour. We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable day of music, learning, and community. We hosted over 700 attendees this year!
From dancing along with the incredible Recycled Orchestra of Cateura to touring our recycling facility (with more than 150 people taking part), you helped make this event a true celebration of sustainability. We also gave out over 70 kitchen compost pails, connected with 13 inspiring community partners, and enjoyed a fun photo booth thanks to Desire to Inspire Studios and a stage provided by CMS Rents. Plus, 249 customers picked up compost and 165 brought documents to shred!
We’re so grateful to our customers, partners, and neighbors for making this day such a success.
Relive the magic of their inspiring performance—proof that creativity and sustainability make beautiful music together.
At this annual fall event, we celebrate our customers by opening our facility for tours, workshops, giveaways, and free compost.
This year we had an amazing turnout!
Your commitment to a greener Marin was truly inspiring, and we’re deeply grateful for your support!
We hope you’ll join us next year!
Our Community Tours are scheduled, weekend events and consist of our normal facility tour with one special addition: a Green Can Composting Workshop.
At this Green Cart Composting Workshop, immediately following your tour we will talk about which materials belong in your green compost cart, why it’s important to use this cart, as well as address any questions or concerns that you might have.
Marin Sanitary Service customers who attend this workshop (in addition to the tour) will be eligible to receive one free kitchen compost pail per household.
Our next Community Tour Dates will be announced here. Check back soon.
