There's encouraging news around packaging in response to the plastic crisis. Meet with Choose Plastic Free to learn more.Land Trust Building, November 2nd, from 2 to 4 pm. While the news is filled with the negative effects of plastic, there’s progress being made on ways to help us keep it out of our lives and […]
It's painful to see tons of good building materials being dumped at the transfer station every year. There needs to be something to address this waste. We can do better! The ZWV Re-Use committee has been busy this year. Come here about our progress and exciting plans for 2026 and how you can help. We'll […]
The King County Wastemobile will be on island on March 27-29th from 10am to 5pm at the K2 Commons. This is for hazardous waste collection. The list of accepted items is here. Watch for the mailer going out in March. Scroll down to see Accepted Materials
Chose Plastic Free is presenting Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana will be giving an important talk about children's health and exposure to chemicals in plastic. Along with ZWV, the event is co-hosted by VYFS and VHCD.
Ever wonder how Amazon knows what you need before you do? Come join Zero Waste Vashon and find out in the documentary “Buy Now” April 15 at 6:00 PM, snacks and discussion to follow The Land Trust, 10014 SW Bank Rd
ZWV is partnering with Second Use to sponsor a collection event for reusable items. The primary focus will be on building materials, but will also include some furniture items. All items must be in good, resellable condition. The event will take place in the K2 North parking lot on April 25th, from 10am to 3pm. […]
ZWV will be hosting the event at the Vashon High School parking lot on Earth Day, Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm. This year we are delighted to be partnering with Vashon Parks District for this event. Accepted items: Computers, laptops, monitors, ink cartridges, printers, fax machines, keyboards & mice, servers, […]
ZWV will be partnering again with Vashon Rotary on this year's Epic Day of Service Beach Tire Event on May 16, 2026 from 9AM-3PM. This will be like last year with the Jensen Point Park (Burton), north of the boat ramp, as the staging area. Volunteers can bring any liberated beach tires there at any […]
STUBBORN ZIPPER? FLICKERY LAMP? WOBBLY CHAIR? Before you send that "broken" treasure to the landfill, bring it to the Eagles Clubhouse! Our band of local Fixers and Tinkerers are ready to give your favorite items a second lease on life. When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10am to 2pm Where: The Eagles Clubhouse Why: Because "broken" […]
Come and stop by the ZWV booth, learn about our activities in Recycling & Reuse. And learn some local geology from Steve's rocks of Vashon. June 14th, from 10 to 2, at Pt. Robinson. There's fun for the whole family!