Safely dispose of unwanted items at our drive-thru recycling event. Free paper shredding (limit 3 boxes per person) and E-waste shredding are available, though some large E-waste items may have a fee from PAR-Recycle Works. Please remain in your vehicle during drop-off. The event ends at 2 pm or when trucks are full, whichever comes first. This event is free to the public and is first-come, first-served.

JUMP's fifth annual sustainable fashion show featuring local designers and creatives of all ages creating wearable art from thrifted and recycled materials. Activities and booths available in the 6th floor Pioneer Lobby from 1PM, show starts at 2PM. After party on 5th floor Deck until 5:30PM with food, drinks, and open slides. Thrift Flip Workshops for designers every Tuesday 6-8PM starting March 10th.

This hands-on, laboratory-based introductory workshop provides a broad overview of basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. Course consists of morning presentations and afternoon hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises. Participants will run pilot plant paper machines and conduct various lab experiments. Limited to 42 participants for maximum effectiveness. Registration coming soon.

Summit focused on packaging recycling technologies and sustainability in the packaging industry. Three-day event from June 15-17, 2026.

Become an environmental engineer! Create compostable bio-plastics, build a device that converts salt water into fresh water, and explore ways to repurpose materials into unique works of art. Ages 9-12.

The City of Boise and JUMP invite you to bring a personal treasure back to life this summer at a Repair Café. These free community events enable neighbors to help each other reduce waste and keep reusable home goods in circulation by repairing them together. Bring one item in need of repair and a team of volunteers will help you diagnose and repair it in a relaxed, social setting. The Repair Café will have repair stations for clothing and textiles, small electrical appliances, non-electrical household items, personal electronics, and general glue and adhesive. One (1) item per person. Items must weigh under 50 lbs. You must be able to carry your item to, during and from the event. No bicycles, firearms, knives and blades, large appliances, gas-powered machinery, or any item that could create a health or safety hazard. No pets or unattended minors, please.

This hands-on, laboratory-based introductory workshop provides a broad overview of basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. Course consists of morning presentations and afternoon hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises. Participants will run pilot plant paper machines and conduct various lab experiments. Limited to 42 participants for maximum effectiveness. Registration coming soon.