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Public School Recycling in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Discover the comprehensive recycling program in Forsyth County, North Carolina, implemented in public schools. The program includes waste management practices, recycling services, materials accepted, resources provided, collection schedules, and how it works. Learn about estimated waste generation, waste management costs, funding for the recycling program, and the involvement of students and staff. Gain insights into the unique considerations for elementary, middle, and high schools in the City/County Utility Commission initiative.

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Public School Recycling in Forsyth County, North Carolina

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  1. Public School Recyclingin Forsyth County, North Carolina It’s Elementary!

  2. WS/FC School District Background Schools

  3. WS/FC School District Background Student Enrollment

  4. WS/FC School District Background Estimated Waste Generation (Tons/Yr.)

  5. WS/FC School District Background • Waste generation estimates based on 1lb/student/day from California Integrated Waste Management Board waste characterization database • Formula: (# students X 180 days/yr.) / 2,000 lb/ton • http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/WasteReduce/Composition.htm#Characterization

  6. Waste Management Practices • 26 schools in the county have waste collected by school operations personnel • Every other day • East/West routes • 41 schools in the City of Winston-Salem have waste collected by Sanitation Division • Variable collection schedule • Variable routes

  7. Waste Management Practices • Collection vehicle and 8 yd. waste dumpsters are provided by the school district • Purchased • Maintained • Replaced

  8. Waste Management Practices • Older schools

  9. Waste Management Practices • Newer Schools

  10. Waste Management Costs • Estimated Waste Management Costs • $70.06/ton for county schools • $71.27/ton for City schools • $70.69/ton combined

  11. Funding for Recycling Program • City/County Utility Commission will fund program for 3 years • Costs approximately $60,000/yr. • In 2005, recycling program will be ‘handed off’ to the school district to fund w/savings from reduced waste management costs • Fewer dumpsters • Less frequent collections

  12. Recycling Service Provider • Quasi-extension of City of WS curbside recycling program contract w/ Waste Management • Separate contract • Same prices • Administered by different work unit

  13. Materials Accepted • OCC (cardboard) • Mixed Office Paper • Old newspapers, white ledger, computer paper, magazines, phone directories, file folders, etc • Beverage containers • UBC and PET

  14. Resources Provided by CCUC • 18 gallon paper recycling bins for classrooms • Quantity based on # of classrooms • 96 gallon roll-out carts • Quantity based on # of paper bins and beverage containers • 20 gallon beverage container recycling bins • 1 for each elementary school • 32 or 50 gallon beverage container recycling bins • For middle and high schools – Quantity based on generation

  15. Resources Provided by CCUC • 8 cu. yd. OCC dumpsters (rented from WM) • 1 per school • Promotional,motivational and instructional media • Posters for classrooms and hallways • Labels for recycling bins • Involve the ‘Guys’

  16. Materials Accepted • Beverage Containers • Collected daily in 20 gallon containers in elementary schools • Collected daily in 32 gallon or 50 gallon containers in middle and high schools • Stored in 96 gallon carts for collection

  17. Recycling Collection Schedule • OCC • Varies • Requires no action by school staff or students • Office Paper and beverage containers • Every Thursday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Requires staff or students to place carts out for collection during the service period

  18. How it Works • 18 gallon bins are distributed to every classroom and other areas that generate significant amounts of paper • Media centers • Administrative offices • Teacher workrooms

  19. How it Works • 96 gallon carts are distributed throughout the schools based on: • Layout of school • Levels, wings, pods, hallways • Grades • # of classrooms • Storage areas

  20. How it Works • Beverage container recycling bins are placed in the cafeteria area • Drum liners • Residual drink disposal?

  21. How it Works • Office paper and OCC generation/collection is continuous • Beverage container generation/collection is mostly during lunch

  22. How it Works • Paper is emptied from the 18 gallon bins into the 96 gallons carts on Wednesdays • Beverage containers are emptied from the recycling bins into 96 gallon carts daily • Carts are stored outside for health reasons • Carts containing paper and beverage containers are put outside for collection by WM every Thursday

  23. Points to Consider • Gain support from the Superintendent’s office • Operations Liaison • Involve students where appropriate • Recognize that each school is unique • Allow flexibility

  24. Points to Consider • Elementary schools more often require the assistance of custodial staff • Elementary schools generate fewer beverage containers

  25. Points to Consider • Middle and High schools generate greater volumes of beverage containers • Exclusive contracts w/beverage companies? • Beverage consumption is primarily in the cafeteria • High school staff are generally more reluctant to implement programs

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