The City of Sunnyvale supports outreach efforts to help staff and students reduce the amount of garbage generated by the schools. Recycling more materials and reducing waste saves money, energy and resources. Here are some ways to learn more and get inspired!
Paper and container recycling services are included in the fees paid for garbage service. Learn what options are available for weekly service as well as extra service you may need during special events.
Maybe you don't need to throw it away! There are many waste reduction opportunities available to schools, including:
- reducing lunch waste
- composting food scraps
- collecting old athletic shoes
- getting money from spent ink and toner cartridges.
Need some ideas? See what other schools have done to reduce how much garbage they generate.
Buy Recycled
Buying recycled products made from recyclable materials is the best way to close the loop on the recycling effort. Recycled content paper is one easy choice to make, but there are many other products available as well.
There are simple steps to follow to learn how to set up your own school recycling program.
Would your school like a presentation about recycling?
Need some help getting started or want some extra inspiration? City staff is available to do presentations for classes of any age and help schools identify easily made changes to reduce and recycle more waste material. Call (408) 730-7278 for information.
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