MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND

 

Policy & Procedure for Recycling

 

            In accordance with the Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan, Chapter 6-3-5, Rhode Island State and Federal laws, and as a service to our community and prosperity, Middletown Public Schools actively recycles paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, batteries, computer parts and ink cartridges.

 

I.  SCHOOL RECYCLING LOCATIONS

 

·        Every classroom and staff desk in each of the schools will have a specific bin for paper products and cardboard.  Scrap paper trays should be kept in each classroom by the teacher in an effort to use the backside of extra worksheet copies.

·        Large receptacles labeled for bottles and cans will be located in all rooms where food is consumed.

·        There will be a designated place for batteries, computer parts and ink cartridges in each building.  The placement of bins for these recyclables will vary depending upon the school.

 

II.  RECYCLING EDUCATION

 

·        Each year the Middletown Recycling Procedures will be presented to the students on the first day of school during orientation meetings.

·        Teachers will be instructed on recycling specifics and will be issued a list of guidelines during meetings prior to the start of school.  These guidelines will also be added to the faculty handbook.

·        Methods of advertising recycling throughout the school year includes posters, guest speakers, environmental club meetings, handouts and health classes.

·        A standard informational page on the specifics of recycling will be posted wherever there is a recycling bin.

 

III.  THE MIDDLETOWN SCHOOLS RECYCLING COMMITTEE

 

·        The committee, which is made up of representatives from each of the schools, will meet over the course of the year to ensure that the recycling plan is working well.

·        At the beginning of the year, a member of the high school’s Student Council will be elected to fill the position of Student Chairperson, unless another student volunteers.

 

1st Reading – February 12, 2004

Approved and Adopted - March 20, 2003