Events that achieve Green Excellence certification may be eligible for Environmental Services Event Support. ES Event Support can include free or discount in-kind services such as garbage, recycling, food waste bins, and/or portable toilets.
Once your event achieves Green Excellence certification, you will receive the optional ES Event Support request form via email.
ES Support requests must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date. ES Support requests received less than 30 days prior to the event will not be considered.
ES Event Support Criteria
- Eligible events must achieve Green Excellence certification.
- Organizations must be not-for-profit.
- Events must be held inside Tacoma city limits. (May be waived at the discretion of ES or OEPS staff.)
- Events must not charge the public for services, materials, or goods specifically provided by ES or OEPS.
Events receiving ES Event Support must also provide:
- Recognition for the City of Tacoma Environmental Services in printed or promotional material; recognition at the event; media coverage or other forms of branding opportunities
- Opportunities for environmental programs promoting environmental education on the broad topics of wastewater, surface water and solid waste management
- Opportunities for Environmental Services to dispense information or messages that are related to Environmental Services products and services
Ineligible events include:
- Political campaigns/parties
- Groups that discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin
- Events that result in private benefit to any City of Tacoma employee or any other individual or organization