Recycling at School
Recycling at School
Westchester's recycling law requires schools, like any other business or institution, to meet recycling standards.
Class tours of the MRF
Tours to the Education Center of the Westchester County Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Yonkers are fun, educational, free of charge and suitable for students of all ages. Request a tour online or send an e-mail to
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Recycling bin labels
When placed on containers such as a cardboard box, a plastic pail or a large hamper, labels can distinguish any container as a receptacle for recyclables. Make your bin labels, using our templates. Try laminating them for the best results. They are available in for paper bins and commingled (glass, plastic and metal) bins.
Recycling Guides
You can also spread the word about recycling in Westchester by sending information home with students. The Curbside Recycling Guide, available in English and Spanish, provides all the do's and don'ts of recycling in the County.
Classroom Materials
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has developed resources for teachers to teach about waste reduction, reuse and recycling in the classroom. They even have a handbook, called the "Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Composting & Buy Recycled Resource Book" for schools to use.
Assembly presentations on the reasons and merits for recycling
Our staff will visit your school and provide a slide-show presentation geared to educate audiences of all ages on the purpose and benefits of recycling in Westchester County. Send an e-mail to
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to schedule an assembly.
School Audits
Take the school self-audit to assess your recycling program and make sure you are recycling all that you can.