Pleasanton Celebrating Earth Day With Tree Giveaways, Clothing Swap, & More

PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a community expo, tree giveaway, clothing swap, vendor booths, games, a blender bike, and a variety of family-friendly experiences.

This year's event, entitled "Every Day is Earth Day," will take place April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library and Civic Center. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities designed to promote every-day sustainable living.

On-Site Shredding:

• Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Location: 123 Main Street
• Limit: 4 boxes per vehicle

Clothing Swap:

Bring clothing items to the library and collect swap tickets. More information here.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Location: Library Large Meeting room

Local Booths:

Local organizations will be on-site to give practical tips on conservation, including:

• Go Green Initiative
• Friends of the Pleasanton Library
• Pleasanton Garbage Service
• Tri-Valley Conservancy
• Zone 7 Water Agency
• Pleasanton Water Services
• Alameda County Beekeepers Association
• Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

See here for the full list.

Tree Giveaway:

The city is hosting a free tree giveaway for Pleasanton residents. A limited number of 5-gallon trees are available, and advance registration is required.

Free Mattress Drop-Off:

The Bye Bye Mattress program will recycle up to 75% of used mattresses for products like carpet padding, recycled metal goods, and mulch.

Pleasanton residents can drop their mattresses off for free at the Pleasanton Transfer Station on 3110 Busch Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. See here for more information and requirements.