Recycle Today for a Better Tomorrow SCHOOL RECYCLING

Recycle Today for a Better Tomorrow! SCHOOL RECYCLING PROGRAMS Los Angeles Unified School District

Why Recycle at Schools? Students learn about and practice environmental stewardship Recycling programs help the District save money through avoided disposal costs Assembly Bill 341, passed in 2011, requires the state to increase the diversion rate from landfills to 75% by 2020 Previously, the City of Los Angeles and LAUSD had set a diversion rate goal of 70% by 2020

Waste Reduction Progress in LAUSD Landfill Diversion Rate Status of Waste Reduction Efforts in LAUSD Facilities (in tons) In 1999, LAUSD landfill diversion rate was 43. 20% 66. 45% 65. 54% 63. 90% 61. 64% 59. 55% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

LAUSD’S Rubbish and Recycling Contract Republic Services typically collects rubbish material twice per week and recycled material once per week The district is charged $12. 96 for every “tip” of a rubbish bin. There is no charge to the district for every “tip” of a recycle bin For every rubbish bin exchanged to a recycle bin, it saves the district $1, 350 per year If all schools implemented a rigorous recycling program, the district could reduce rubbish collection costs by up to 30% annually

Disposal of Rubbish All LAUSD rubbish is taken to the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar

Recycling Process All recycled material is transferred to recovery facilities where it is sorted and baled, then used by industry as valuable raw material

Lunch Time Recycling Program The Lunch Time Recycling Program can give schools the best opportunity to improve diversion rates q Schools participating in the program can experience a 4050% reduction in rubbish disposal q Contact OEHS and request Lunch Time Recycling Program assistance. Republic Services will train students, staff and parents to help implement the program q

Breakfast in the Classroom Recycling q q q Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) recycling can also be implemented to improve rubbish diversion rates Students place their trash into the black bag and the recycle materials into the yellow bag Yellow bags can be ordered from the Stores Warehouse or via the Cafeteria Manager

Recycle Program Support OEHS and Republic Services are available to support the following recycling programs: § Lunchtime Recycling § Breakfast in the Classroom Recycling § Cafeteria Recycling § Recycling Incentives and Promotions § Contact OEHS to coordinate a School Waste Audit provided by Republic Services

Waste Audit and Recycling Assessment

LAUSD’s Recycling Goals Reduce 1 or more rubbish bins at each school Increase the number of recycle bins at each school All schools participate in the Lunch Time Recycling Program Meet or exceed District’s 70% diversion goal by 2020 Increase school partnerships with a LAUSD certified vendor to donate excess food

Common Safety Violations in School Classrooms

Administrator’s Mandatory Certification of Drinking Water Flushing

Support / Questions? LAUSD Waste Management Hotline (213 -241 -3955) LAUSD Waste Management Website www. lausd-oehs. org/recycling. asp