Earth Day 2026

Join the Harvard Office for Sustainability and Harvard Common Spaces for an Earth Day Festival on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 12 to 2 pm at the Science Center Plaza.

• Bring everyday items you no longer need and pick up stuff for free at a Freecycle hosted by Harvard Recycling. No donation is required to shop! (Please contact dailey_brannin@harvard.edu if you are planning a large drop off to coordinate).
• Have electronics to recycle? Harvard University Information Technology will collect them. See electronic waste items HUIT can accept. Please note lithium batteries should be taped and there should be no leaking or oversized batteries.
• Collect your plastic bags and bring them to the plastic film recycling station.
• Bring your bike for a free tune up and commute safely and sustainably back home.
• Learn from and connect with Harvard groups tabling at the event.