Schools
Why Recycle In School?
- Recycling in schools is an excellent way to pass on the recycling message to young people
- It can reduce your waste disposal costs
- It diverts waste from landfill
- Some recycling will help to raise funds
Recycling Through Your Local District Council
District Councils have been constantly expanding household recycling and in some cases it is possible to fit schools into the domestic kerbside recycling round. To contact your local Recycling Officer:
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DIY Schools Recycling
As a County Council, we are not allowed to promote one individual company, but here are a selection for you to explore.
Most schools have their waste collected by their District Council. Please contact them first to see what recycling initiatives they offer.
Click here for DIY schools recycling and composting.
Some hints and tips on recycling in school
- Involve as many people as possible so that everybody will feel equally involved and responsible.
- Allow representative pupils and staff from all over school to make suggestions on how it can be done.
- Resist the temptation to invest money in expensive bins and equipment until you have established a successful system.
- Celebrate your success!
www.eco-schools.org offers good advice on recycling in schools
| Run a recycling advertising campaign in school with colourful posters and displays designed by pupils |
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Hold litter free lunch days |
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Recycle at school fairs and fetes |
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