Green Norman: Community cleanups, activities beginning March 17

Residents encouraged to celebrate Spring & Green Norman Eco Month

Festivities of Green Norman Eco Month will jump off a bit early this year, as community members and City staff join forces to extend the conversation and action around environmental quality and sustainability. A lineup of environment-centered events kicks off March 17, to include a Styrofoam Collection Event, Residential Spring Cleanup and Earth Day Festival. Check out dates and details below.

 

MARCH 17: BUGFEST

Norman Central Library, 103 W. Acres Street

  • 9 a.m. – Noon

Experience insects up close at this fun come-and-go event, sponsored by the OSU Extension and Friends of the Norman Public Library.

 

MARCH 19: STYROFOAM COLLECTION EVENT & OPEN HOUSE

Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3803 Chautauqua

  • 1-3 p.m. – Styrofoam collection
  • 3-4 p.m. – Household Hazardous Waste Facility Tours
  • 4-5 p.m. – Street Right of Way Cleanup

Styrofoam must be clean with no food or grease residue; be marked with #6 in recycling arrows; contained in bags or boxes. No packing peanuts or building insulation accepted. Register at https://bit.ly/3K9cRKG or learn more by calling 405.292.9731.

 

MARCH 26: GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP WATERSHED CLEANUP EVENT

John H. Saxon Park, 3016 36th Avenue SE

  • 10 a.m. - Noon

Gloves, bags, supplies provided. Those under 16 should be accompanied by guardian. Register at https://bit.ly/3IGI4op.

 

APRIL 9: GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP WATERSHED CLEANUP EVENT

NE Lions Park, 1800 Northcliff Avenue

  • 10 a.m. – Noon

Gloves, bags, supplies provided. Those under 16 should be accompanied by guardian. Register at https://bit.ly/35PEqcY.

 

APRIL 13: “COMPOSTING – TRASH TO TREASURE”

The Well, 210 James Garner Avenue

  • 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Discuss the benefits of composting with professionals and learn tips to do it at home.

 

APRIL 16: GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP – PRAIRIE CREEK CLEANUP AND POLLINATOR GARDEN PLANTING

Prairie Creek Park, 2025 Pendleton Drive

  • 10:00 AM to Noon

Pick up trash, plant a garden and help beautify the community. Those under 16 should be accompanied by guardian. Register at https://bit.ly/3JdeMxG.

 

APRIL 24: EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

UPDATE ON THIS EVENT, POSTED 4/24/22, 8 A.M.: *CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.*

Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws Street

  • Noon – 5 p.m.

Family-friendly event, complete with fun activities, food, demonstrations, performances, vendors and great information for all ages.

 

APRIL 30: E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson Street

  • 9 a.m. – Noon

Participants will enter the fairgrounds from Robinson and exit onto Porter. Open to Cleveland County residents only. Please bring proof of residency. Accepted items: Televisions, printers, copiers/scanners, fax machines, laptops, tablets, iPods, MP3 Players, Audio/Video equipment, PC speakers, keyboards, VCR/DVD/CD players, modems and hard drives, cell phones, telephones, computer monitors.

 

MAY 7: WATERSHED CLEANUP EVENT

Lake Thunderbird State Park, 13101 Alameda Drive

  • 10 a.m. – Noon

Gloves, bags, supplies provided. Those under 16 should be accompanied by guardian. Register at https://bit.ly/35oiEgW.

 

The Sanitation Division of the City of Norman will also conduct Spring Cleanup for residential customers in April. See details on collection days and items to be accepted at: https://www.normanok.gov/news/2022-residential-spring-clean-information-city-norman.

 

Questions may be directed to environmentalservices@normanok.gov.

 

 

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