Earth Day Event

Earth Day Tree Planting

Come join the City of South Gate for the 20th annual Earth Day Community Cleanup and Celebration event on Saturday, April 26 from 8am-12pm at South Gate Park.

Friends and families of all ages are welcome!

Earth Day Activities:

  • Litter cleanup
  • Bulky item drop-off
  • Tree planting
  • Graffiti removal

Free Mulch:

UWS will provide cubic foot bags of mulch to South Gate residents

  • Limit of two bags, while supplies last.
  • Proof of residency required

Free Paper Shredding (9am-11am):

UWS will provide free paper shredding services.

  • (3) standard office storage boxes per residence
  • Proof of residency required

Free Bulky item Drop-off (9am-11am):

Acceptable items include, but not limited to: Furniture and bulky household items (book cases, couches, mattresses, etc.) E-waste: computers, printers, cables, televisions, VCRs, stereos, and similar items.

Prohibited Items: Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, solvents, car batteries, anti-freeze, etc.), yard waste, construction material, and tires.

*The bulky item drop off is for South Gate residents only. Please bring proof of residency.

Prescription Drug Takeback:

Turn in your unused or expired medications for free disposal.

Volunteer

  • Registration begins at 7:00am.
  • A signed waiver(PDF, 196KB) is required to participate in select activities.
  • Please dress appropriately- clothing may get dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Middle and high school students will be credited with community service hours.

For more event information, please call (323) 563-5790 or email jbonilla@sogate.org

Event Flyer(PDF, 6MB)

 

When

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

South Gate Park, 4855 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA, 90280, View Map

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