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School Recycling Resources
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For more information on School Recycling Programs, please contact Laura McIntire, Program Manager at (760) 436-7986 (Ext 215) or email at laura@solanacenter.org.
Below are some excellent resources for teachers, principals, and parents interested in starting a recycling program!
Planet Protectors Club for Kids (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/osw/kids/index.htm
Model School Programs
Go Green Initiative -The Go Green Initiative is a grassroots
environmental program that unites parents, teachers and students to create
a culture of conservation on campus).
Oregon Green Schools - Click here for specific tools to help get you started!
Recycling Education and Fun Facts
http://www.americarecyclesday.org/Recycling_101/recycling_101.html
(Non-profit that promotes recycling, includes interesting facts and recycling tips.)
http://www.resourcefulschools.org/html/facts.html
(Fun Recycling Facts)
What is the right recycling bin for my school?
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Rubbermaid+bottle+and
+can+recycling+containers&hl=en&lr=&sa=X&oi=froogle&ct=title
(Sample Bottle and Can recycling bins)
http://www.ontimesupplies.com/Recycling_Receptacles_Waste_
Containers_subsection_683_page_1.html
(Sample recycling bins)
http://www.clearstreamrecycler.com/
(Clear Stream Bottle and Can recycling bins)
How and where to order FREE Bottle and Can Recycling Decals for your recycling bins. The Department of Conservation offers this free resource! http://www.consrv.ca.gov/DOR/grants/EmblemOrderForm.htm
Where can I redeem my Bottles and Cans?
CRV deposits are refunded on beverage containers marked with “CRV” only. Examples include glass/plastic bottles and cans such as carbonated soft drinks, wine coolers, distilled spirit coolers, beer, carbonated and mineral water, non-carbonated water, sports drinks, coffee and tea drinks, fruit drinks, fruit juices packed in containers less than 46 oz., and vegetable juice in containers 16 ounces or less.
Vons – TOMRA Pacific Inc. (Behind Pep Boys)
262 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
1-877-737-5263
Hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday from
9:30-5 p.m. Closed for lunch from 1-1:30 p.m.
EDCO Certified Buyback Center
224 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos, CA
(760) 744-2700
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Closed daily from Noon to 1 p.m.
Buyback Services include: Aluminum cans, CRV plastic and glass beverage containers.
Waste Management
2265 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA
OR
5960 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
Hours of operation: Tues-Sat 8:00 - 4:00.
Closed 1:00-1:40 lunch
Call 1-800- DUMPSTER (1-800-386-7783)
Where Can I Drop Off My Recyclables (no redemption)?
EDCO Recycling Drop-off
137 N. El Camino Real
(Past the Sheriff Station)
Waste Management
2265 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA
OR
5960 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
Hours of operation: Tues-Sat 8:00 - 4:00.
Closed 1:00-1:40 lunch
Call 1-800- DUMPSTER (1-800-386-7783)
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