This 40-minute program reveals the state of recycling and solid waste management in San Luis Obispo County, including the anaerobic digester facility which turns food waste into compost and electricity! Learn how you can take the next step in using natural resources more wisely and creating less waste. You’ll have a new perspective on what we throw away after seeing this thought-provoking presentation.

Join CCSPA, CA State Parks, and Mike di Milo, education program coordinator for the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) for this Mind Walk!

Location: SLO Public Market, upstairs in the main building (elevator available). 3845 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Time: Event space open from 5 pm – 7 pm. The presentation begins promptly at 5:30 pm.

Fees: $5 admission at the door for ages 18 and over. Cash, card, and Venmo accepted. Free for ages 17 and under and free for Friends of CCSPA and one guest. Must bring Friend of CCSPA card to ensure free attendance. Not a Friend but want to join? Become a Friend of CCSPA with a donation of $35 or more.

Capacity: No RSVP required. 70 seats available indoors, 80 seats available on the attached patio. First come, first served on seating. If you are in a large group (10+), please arrive by 5:15 pm.

Mike di Milo is the education program coordinator for the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA). This is Mike’s 26th year of providing recycling education programs in San Luis Obispo County. Mike graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a degree in Natural Resources Management, and has lived in San Luis Obispo since 1978.