Waste Watchers  

Waste Watchers is a public education campaign that spreads the word for residents of Alachua County to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  

Website: http://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/PW/Waste/wasteAlternatives/Pages/WasteAlternatives.aspx

Contact: Patrick Irby (Recycling Coordinator), (352) 374-5213, pirby@alachuacounty.us

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1188, Gainesville, FL, 32602 

Physical Address: 5620 N.W. 120^th Lane, Gainesville, FL, 32653 

Who they are: Waste Watchers is a public education campaign that first started in 1989. Their mission is to provide public services and education about quality waste alternatives for residents. Alachua County Waste Watchers spreads the message among students, businesses, and residents of Alachua County to rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle. 

What they do:  Waste Watchers bring stories, tours, experiences, and games to students in Alachua County and conduct presentations at local area businesses and schools.  They also conduct recycling and waste surveys in businesses and provide compost bins and education throughout the community.  

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are needed to help at community and school events, write the volunteer newsletter, prepare goody bags for community and school events, help keep records in the office, dress up and perform as costumed characters, set up events, and provide computer assistance.  .