Kickoff

-- Today at 10 a.m. at the Recycle Center on Langley Boulevard, Bldg. 2555. Come for cake-cutting ceremony.

Housing Spring Cleanup Drop-off Service

-- Today through April 29, NASWI PPV residents may bring large, bulky, unwanted household items (furniture, large appliances, etc.) for drop-off to the Recycle Center.

-- Exceptions (items not accepted): Refrigerators/freezers, paint or any kind of hazardous material, tires, and propane bottles.

-- Hours for drop-off: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the month of April.

-- Proof of residency required.

Housing Spring Cleanup Pickup Service

-- Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8, truck crews will drive to pre-appointed residences to retrieve unwanted items.

-- Pick-up is by appointment only for families of currently deployed service members and single parents.

-- Appointments will be accepted through Friday, April 8.

-- Residents are required to place their items either curbside or in their carport on the day of pick-up (not before), and to be present for pickup.

—Contact Navy Whidbey Recycle at 257-5481.

Emergency Spill Response Demonstration

-- Wednesday, April 6, in the waters off Polnell Point.

-- Point of contact is James Johnson, NAS Environmental Office, 257-4430.

Dumpster Diving Championship

-- Wednesday, April 13, at the Recycle Center. Kickoff is at 10 a.m.

Eight teams are welcome on first-come-first-serve basis. Cash prizes will be awarded for local MWR programs. Participants must have coveralls and gloves; costumes are highly encouraged.

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

-- Friday, April 22, at Seaplane Base Earth Day Park. Kickoff is at 10 a.m.

-- Barbecue sponsored by Center for Naval Technical Training Unit will follow at approximately 1 p.m.

Group tours of Navy Whidbey Recycle

-- Offered throughout April upon request.

-- Contact the Recycle Center at 257-5481.