Resources for Events

Whether you are having a few friends over, or throwing an event for hundreds, here are some resources to make your event low-waste.

From reusable dishware, to tables, chairs, and canopies; from signage to sorting stations, with a guide (coming soon!) to tie it all together. We hope this is helpful to event organizers in Central Oregon.

Wish for something? Let us know.

Folks at a waste sorting and dishwashing station under a canopy

All requests are first come, first serve. Based on your request, please submit in advance to ensure availability and time for coordination. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi Serio at naomi@envirocenter.org

"This dishware was perfect for our event and the process to check out was easy. Bonus points for it being dishwasher safe. Thanks for offering this amazing service!" - Rachel C.

a long table set up for a birthday party with green reusable dishware. there are pizza boxes and cheese and crackers on the table.

Borrow Dishware for Events

Submit a request today for your upcoming event up to a 100 sets.

Be it a birthday party, potluck, BBQ, group gathering, or community event – if you're needing any kind of dishware (plates, bowls, utensils, or cups) – save money and waste by borrowing our reusable dishware.

The dishware is dishwasher-safe and highly durable. It makes for a great conversation piece and an easy way to model low-waste in our community.

  • Best for: Small to medium events (10-100 folks)
  • Cost: Free
  • Fulfilled by: Rethink Waste Project
Submit Request
Folks at Rubbish Renewed with some using dishware

Request Dishware for Larger Events

Having an event that needs more than a 100 sets of dishware? Check out Bicycle Rides Northwest's Sustainable Event Equipment Library (SEEL) program and submit a request.

  • Best for: Larger events (100+ folks)
  • Cost: Free, but CC info required
  • Fulfilled by: Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW)
Visit SEEL
Sorting station with signs for compost, recycle, and landfill at The Commons

Signage

Proper signage can make all the difference for proper waste sorting at your event. We provide laminated signs you can borrow, or you can customize and print your own.

Recycling or sorting station with two volunteers in a parking lot

Borrow Sorting Stations

Borrow our sorting stations, to help guide guests to sort their waste between compost, recycling and/or BottleDrop, and landfill.

  • Best for: Larger outdoor events (100+)
  • Cost: Free
  • Fulfilled by: Rethink Waste Project
Contact Rethink Waste Project
A group of people eating at picnic tables with some booths in the background

Request Event Equipment

Through BRNW's Sustainable Event Equipment Library (SEEL) program, you can request dining tables and chairs for 300 people, plus 10x10 pop-up canopies, large and small coolers/dispensers, camp chairs and other equipment for free.

  • Best for: Large events where necessary
  • Cost: Free, but CC info required
  • Fulfilled by: Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW)
Visit SEEL

Wish for something else?

Would anything else be helpful in making your events low-waste? Please let us know. Contact Naomi Serio at naomi@envirocenter.org with your specific request or question and we'd be happy to help.