Public Events

To create recycling habits, we need to provide easy access to recycling at home, work, and play via environmental design. A best practice is to provide paired recycling and garbage receptacles, clear simple signage as well as monitoring and collection. Recycling at public events—such as Taste of Cincinnati, Reds Opening Day, Blink, or watching the World Cup in the DORA District—signals to our residents and visitors that Cincinnati embodies a culture of sustainability. Workforce development is also essential so that event producers can hire skilled professionals to do this work. 

Green Cincinnati Plan Priority Actions

  • Require permitted public events and events held on city property to use best available recycling practices and include recycling service costs in the permit fee 
  • Provide alternatives to single-use plastic items at permitted public events and events held on city property 
  • Pair garbage cans with recycling containers in all Neighborhood Business Districts and DORA districts and provide necessary services, including collection and monitoring 
Hamilton County R3Source Event Recycling

Holding an event in Hamilton County? Borrow some highly visible, well-labeled recycling containers. The county provides the containers and plastic liners for free. You are responsible for collecting and recycling the material.

Learn more about the Event Recycling Program