10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
About the event
Ever wondered what happens to your garbage and green waste after it gets picked up? Join us for a fun-filled day at the Vancouver Landfill Open House and find out!
The Open House is a free fun-filled event for the whole family.
Event highlights:
- Guided bus tours of the Landfill (wheelchair accessible)
- Sit in a Landfill bulldozer or compactor
- Discover how landfill gas is collected and used to make electricity and heat
- Meet the trained hawks and other members of the Bird Control team
- Visit interactive displays on Zero Waste and environmental protection
- Pot a plant and take home a bag of compost for your garden
- Free food, refreshments, and cake
Children in particular will enjoy:
- Craft creations with a junkologist
- A giant sandbox
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
Note: The Landfill is not easily accessible by public transit. If you do not have access to a vehicle, find a friend or family member to carpool with.
For more information, visit http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/Landfill-open-house-2016.aspx or phone 3-1-1.