The Oklahoma Recycling Festival offers educational recycling information and fun for the whole family. Bring your recyclables and enjoy educational activities, music, food trucks and more. (Photo provided by Keima Borsuah)

Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines fun and sustainability

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu

Festivals are known for uniting people with tasty food, good music and fun activities. The upcoming Oklahoma Recycling Festival takes it a step further by providing the opportunity to positively impact the environment while having fun.

What: Oklahoma Recycling Festival

When and where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 16, McAlester Farmers Market, 3 S. Main St., McAlester

Why: This free event highlights sustainable living and recycling and combines it with music, food trucks and other fun activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring items for free recycling, including e-waste and old medications.

“This festival brings together recycling enthusiasts to explore recycling art, educational games and businesses,” said Keima Borsuah, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant state specialist with the Solid Waste Management Program. “Whether novice or experienced, this festival offers something for everyone. We all can make a difference, one recycled item at a time.”

This event is sponsored by OSU Extension, the City of McAlester, Keep McAlester Beautiful and the Oklahoma Recycling Association.

For more information or to register for the free workshop, contact Borsuah at 405-744-9827 or keima.kamara@okstate.edu.