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RecyclingRecycling is key to any greening effort and offers impressive and  Encourage students and school staff to start recycling everything that cannot be reused. Paper, aluminum, plastic, bottles and cans, can be recycled through a local hauler. Other items such as cell phones, printer cartridges, and electronic waste (E-waste) can also be recycled. E-waste refers to electronic products at the end of their useful life such as computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. Use the program to engage and educate students. For example, students can “patrol” recycling bins to reduce contamination, or make posters and signage, or help educate their fellow students about the benefits of the program and how to participate. Recycling teaches students pride in their own accomplishments and can be the entry point for a world of learning about the environment. Your recycling program can be tied in to state curriculum standards, community service, and service learning programs. The City of San José Go Green Schools Program pledges to work with your school to help make your recycling program successful and sustainable. We’ve compiled the following resources to help you start or expand your school recycling program: ResourcesSupplies and Support San José Go Green Schools Program Collection service for bottles, cans, aluminum, glass, plastic & paperThe school will need to contract with a local hauler. For a list of companies from which you can select, visit Or you can contact: San Jose Conservation Corps The Corps will work with south Bay Area schools to pick up the bottles, cans, and paper schools collect for recycling at no charge to the schools. They will also pick up small electronic items for recycling. Yes-U-Can Recycling Free collection of paper, bottles, and cans from local schools with a percentage of the redemption funds returned to the school. E-Waste Recycling VendorsPhoneraiser Recellular Electronic Recyclers International, Inc Links
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