Bellevue Utilities is pleased to offer free, interactive "how to" classes on a variety of environmental conservation topics with easy home hacks for repairing, reusing, reducing, and recycling. Classes are offered in-person at a variety of Bellevue locations or virtually via Zoom.
Participants are welcome to attend a single class or any combination of the classes. In-person attendees will receive take-home tools. Attendees for virtual classes will receive electronic materials and resources.
Registration is required for all classes. To register and receive class details, email recycle@bellevuewa.gov or call Sam Wilder at 206-949-1787.
Registration is first come, first served.
Classes and dates offered
How to... Declutter Your Home with Minimal Waste
Explore how to declutter and downsize your stuff at home without putting it all in the garbage.
- Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
How to... Choose Safer and Sustainable Products
Sharpen your skills for reducing consumption and making environmentally friendly choices while shopping.
- Sunday, Mar. 3, 12-1 p.m. - In-person at Bellevue Library
How to...Make Your Food Last Longer
Learn how to maximize your food through proper storage, label reading and innovative recipes.
- Friday, Mar. 8, 12-1 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
How to...Easily Repair Common Household Items
Receive resources and tips for repairing common broken household items to save money, time, and reduce waste.
- Thursday, Mar. 14, 6-7 p.m. - virtual via Zoom
King County also offers local repair events with volunteer fixers on site. Visit kingcounty.gov/repair-events to learn more!
How to...Repair Items Using Makerspace Tools (Includes a tour of Bellevue Library Makerspace!)
Join us in partnership with King County Library Systems Makerspace to tour the equipment and resources available to aid with repair.
- Tuesday, March 19, 6-7 p.m. – In person at Bellevue Library
How to...Sort Recycling, Composting, and Potentially Hazardous Items
Learn where common items belong: recycle, compost or garbage. Find out how to handle unusual items and how to properly dispose of potentially hazardous items.
- Friday Mar. 29, 12-1 p.m. - virtual via Zoom
How to...Use Less Plastic
Deepen your knowledge on which plastics can be recycled and how you can help reduce global impact.
- Saturday, Apr. 20, 1-2 p.m. In person at Lake Hills Library
How to...Use Online Tools for Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Composting
Discover extremely useful online tools and resources always available to identify and dispose of hazardous items, live more sustainably and reduce waste.
- Friday, Apr. 26, 12-1 p.m. – Virtual via Zoom
How to...Make Safer Household Cleaners
Learn how to shop for safer cleaning products and how to make your own safer cleaners with common household items.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6-7 p.m. – In person at Bellevue Library