A successful school recycling program is almost always the result of a team effort between school administrators, teachers, custodial staff, & students. Establishing or improving a school recycling program doesn't have to be a complex or complicated process, but some forethought & planning can make a big difference in your success! The below documents lay out a simple approach that should lead you & your team to a successful recycling program in your school.
IMPORTANT: the items listed as accepted for recycling in our documents are based on our work with a number of school districts in central Ohio. Accepted items that are listed may or may not be accepted in your school recycling program. Please check with your school hauler to verify what is accepted in your school recycling program.
Does your school need recycling containers for classrooms and common areas? Become a SWACO School Recycling Champion! Learn more by visiting:
Recycling Champion Funding & Recognition Program.
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Click on the below resources to learn how to implement a successful school recycling program!
Proper Disposal Signage
IMPORTANT: the items listed as accepted for recycling in our documents are based on our work with a number of school districts in central Ohio. Accepted items that are listed may or may not be accepted in your school recycling program. Please check with your school hauler to verify what your school recycling program accepts.
Download recycling and landfill signs below. Please keep in mind the following best practices for using signage:
- Recycling and landfill containers should be placed together.
- Labels should be placed at eye level.
- If containers are short, we recommend placing them on a wall above containers. Laminating each label will help to preserve them.
- Before printing signs, be sure to check with your hauler about what is accepted for recycling in your program. Labels may need to be modified. Please reach out for help with this.
- Having a label for landfill containers will help prevent contamination in the recycling containers.
If you have any questions or need additional sign options, please contact [email protected]
