Outreach Programs & Resources
We are the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division
The Solid Waste Division is committed to educating students and residents in St. Johns County about the importance of recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We provide presentations for schools and HOAs as well as facility tours for classes and groups. Through community events and outreach initiatives, we hope to increase awareness about the impacts our actions have on the environment and the role we can all play to protect it. View or download our printable Educational Outreach Postcard.
Educational Programs & Community Presentations
Facility Tour
St. Johns County Solid Waste Division provides facility tours to individuals, families, and groups throughout the county (including schools, businesses, and government agencies). Learn firsthand about the closed landfill, transfer station operations, and the processing of garbage and recycling after its collected at the curb. To schedule a tour or request a presentation at our education center, please contact our office.
School Presentations
We believe change starts with our next generation. That's why we're committed to educating St. Johns County students about the importance of environmental stewardship. The Solid Waste Division offers several educational presentations that focus on reducing waste, litter prevention, and providing students with a more in-depth understanding of our recycling program. Presentations are offered to classes and school assemblies for grades K-12.
Community Groups & HOAs
We offer support to county residents through public education and community engagement by providing instructional videos and short presentations on garbage, recycling, and yard waste services. If you're interested in having a representative from the Solid Waste Division attend your HOA or neighborhood group meeting, please contact us at (904) 827-6980.
Events
In an effort to protect our environment, St. Johns County offers seasonal community collection days. These are opportunities for county residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, chemicals and rechargeable batteries free of charge. For upcoming scheduled events, please continue to visit our website for updates or contact us directly.
Resources
Outreach Educational Activities (Printable PDFs)
- Know What to Throw
- Recycling Crossword
- Recycling Decoded
- Recycling Definitions
- Recycling Secret Message
- Recycling Word Scramble
- Recycling Word Search
- Our Waste Adds Up
- SJC Follow Our Trash Video – Supplemental Activity
Outreach Videos (YouTube)
- Mascot Backstory
- Did You Know? Old Paint
- Mythbusters: Solid Waste Edition Episode 1
- Hurricanes & Storm Debris
- American Flag Rescue Program
- Community Collection Days
- Yard Waste Guidelines
- Sustainable R’s
- Curbside Collection Guidelines
- Follow our Trash
- Illegal Dumping
- Litter
- Movie Trailer
- NPDES Storm Water
- Recycling
- Solid Waste FAQs
- Special Waste
- Tillman Ridge Virtual Tour
- Storybook Corner: Tommy’s Recycling Adventure
- Waste Workers Appreciation