Artist in Residence Program Tour (for artist applicants)

Attending the Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Tour is a requirement for artists interested in applying to the AIR Program.

1. Learn about Recology, our programs to reduce landfill waste, and how to properly compost and recycle.
2. Learn about the Artist in Residence Program, including program history, how to apply, and work made by former artists-in-residence.
3. Meet the current artist(s) and hear about their experience.

1. The Environmental Learning Center and classroom.
2. The art studios and in-progress work of current artists-in-residence.
3. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
4. The Public Reuse and Recycling Area, where artists scavenge their materials.

*This tour does NOT include a visit to Recycle Central at Pier 96 where bottles and cans are sorted.

• All attendees must sign a release of liability form upon arrival. Children under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian in order to participate.
• For safety reasons, tours are not allowed for children under nine years of age.
• Proper safety equipment (including hard hats, vests, and/or safety glasses) must be worn at all times. Recology will provide safety equipment.
• Attendees must wear closed-toe, sturdy walking shoes (no sandals or thin soles).

• This tour is REQUIRED for artists interested in applying to the residency program. The Recology Public Tour will NOT fulfill this requirement.
• Tour includes walking on uneven surfaces.
• Certain areas of the facility may be extremely slippery and difficult to walk due to the presence of glass, rocks, and uneven terrain.
• Tour involves loud noises, strong smells and dust.
• Tour may be canceled or modified if it is raining.
• Tour takes approximately two hours to complete; visitors must be able to walk the entire tour.
• If you are interested in visiting Recycle Central at Pier 96 please visit our Recology Public Tour page for more information.

Please call 415-330-1300 or email [email protected] to learn about tours offered specifically for commercial businesses in San Francisco including office buildings, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, shopping centers, and large commercial and residential properties.

Tours for San Francisco schools are scheduled through the San Francisco Department of the Environment.

Please note: we are unable to accommodate schools from outside of San Francisco at this time. Please refer to Stop Waste in Oakland, or ReThink Waste in San Carlos.

Private tours and presentations may be offered for special interest groups or for large groups with a minimum of 10 people. They are reserved on a first come, first served basis and are dependent upon availability. Please call 415.260.9031 or email [email protected] for more information.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Tour participants must be at least nine years old.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Only street parking is available at the Transfer Station, but it is generally plentiful. Please do not park in the employee parking lots located on the facility.

What should I bring into the event?

Closed-toe shoes are required (tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots), a reusable water bottle, and layers for the outdoor portion of the tour.

May I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email Karina Hammoud at [email protected] with any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. Just check in on one of our iPads upon arrival.

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