1.
Commit To
Recycling
A recycling program needs approval by the school
principal and commitment by staff and students.
2. Recycling Coordinator
A Recycling Coordinator is vital to the
success of the recycling program. The Recycling
Coordinator should be someone who is
enthusiastic and has good communication and
organizational skills. The Recycling
Coordinator serves as the point-of-contact
between the school and Monterey City Disposal,
the waste hauler. The Recycling Coordinator
should be part of the school staff ideally, but
a vigillant parent or student can also
successfully lead a program.
3. Designate
Placement of Recycling Containers
Designate a specific location for each type of
recycling container and require that containers
be returned to its designated location after
emptying. Always place recycling bins next to
trash containers, otherwise recycling
containers will have higher contamination. Explain to staff and students how to
keep recyclables separate from
waste, and where various containers are
located.
4. Plan How The
Recyclable Will Be Moved From Inside Collection
Containers To The Outside Dumpster
Each school is responsible for collecting
recyclables from inside the school and placing
them in the external recycling dumpster.
Determine who (custodian staff, student club,
etc.) will collect recyclables from the inside
containers in each area of your school, and how
and when collection will take place. A
separate plan may be needed for your school
cafeteria. Monterey City Disposal (or your
local waste hauler) will
pickup the recyclables from the external
recycling container and transporting them to the
Recycling Facility.
5. Involve, Train &
Motivate Students and Staff
Involve teachers, students, staff and volunteers
in recycling. Where possible, provide
incentives such as classroom competitions or
integrate recycling into classroom curriculum.
6. Monitor Your
Recycling Program
Monitor trash and recycling containers to ensure
that recyclables are being placed in the
recycling dumpster and not the trash dumpster.
Also, check to ensure that trash is NOT going
into the recycling containers.
Other helpful
links:
California Law regarding school district waste
reduction
CIWMB School
Waste Reduction Guide
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