WHAT TO EXPECT

Repair Cafe (NEW!)

Bring your broken household items and get help fixing them for free! Skilled volunteers will be on hand to teach and repair.

Check back for list of accepted items.
Eco-Market

Shop sustainable products and discover local services from vendors committed to zero waste and environmental responsibility.

repair workshops (new!)

Learn hands-on skills in our dedicated workshop space.

Check back for workshop announcements.
Zero Waste Resource Map (New!)

Explore our newly launched interactive map featuring local zero waste resources! Discover:

  • Bulk refill locations
  • Repair services
  • Farmers markets
  • Secondhand shops
  • Composting programs
  • Hard-to-recycle drop-off sites
the Trash Lab

The Trash Lab is a mobile exhibit designed to educate and motivate to create less trash and rethink our relationship with waste. Trash Lab features more than 10 playful interactive stations, engaging stories, and a wealth of data. Interactive and educational for children and adults alike!

Created by the Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables in collaboration with Madison Children’s Museum.

Local Nonprofits

Connect with Dane County environmental nonprofits and community groups and learn how you can get involved locally!

  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Community programs
  • Advocacy efforts
  • Educational resources
  • Ways to take action in your neighborhood

Meet neighbors, share ideas, and discover ways to live more sustainably together.

Vendors

Sprig Native Plant Nursery
Green Box Compost
Trash Lab

Interested in participating? Shoot us a message and tell us about yourself