City of Chesterfield Earth Day Festival

The Chesterfield Earth Day Festival is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year! This festival is one of the region’s largest Earth Day events and offers a convenient recycling drive-thru, eco-friendly and up-cycled products, information exhibits, plus cultural entertainment!  The Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will host the 26th Chesterfield Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Chesterfield Mall – near the Food Court. This is a FREE community event for all ages to enjoy!
Participants can enjoy visiting with informational exhibitors and vendors selling up-cycled and recycled art and craft items.  A limited supply of sampling trees and native plants and seeds will given away.  Kids can see Ranger Rick from the National Wildlife Federation and wish him a happy birthday and participate in several craft projects while learning about the environment. 
Nearly anything that can be recycled will be collected at the drive-thru recycling area on the Macy’s parking lot. Most items are free of charge, but certain fees may apply to TVs. Items that are NOT accepted include light bulbs, thermostats, smoke detectors, VHS Tapes and alkaline batteries.   
SCHEDULE
10:00 am:                             Opening Ceremony
10:30-11:10 am:                Mac & Guy Duo
12:00 pm:                            Conservation Awards
1:00 pm-2:00 pm:             Reptiles & Amphibians of MO
2:00 pm-3:00 pm:             Saundi Kloeckener, award-winning dancer
The popular recycling drive-thru takes place on the Macy's southern parking lot from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Limited capacity exists for most vendors, so first-come/first-served. 
The following items are being accepted in the recycling area:

• Bicycles (St. Louis Bicycle Works)
• The Citizens Alliance for Positive Youth (CAPY) and the Chesterfield Police Department will be collecting prescription and over-the-counter medications, inhalers, ointments and patches. 
• Single stream recyclables such as glass, plastic, paper, cardboard and aluminum (Republic Services)
• Electronics, TVs, computers, and small appliances (MRC) *Fees for some TVs apply.
• Used clothing, linens, and paired shoes (Remains, Inc.)
• New and used building materials (Habitat for Humanity)
• Buttons, beads, board games, craft items and children’s books (St. Louis Teacher’s Recycle Center)
• Fabric and sewing notions (Charity Sharity)
• Documents for offsite shredding by Pedro's Planet. *Note - documents will NOT be shredded on-site.  Five-box limit for drop off.