Recycling Resources for Kids in Yakima
The Yakima County Public Services Solid Waste Division offers field trips for children, plus a “You can Help your Environment” printable coloring book and resources for school recycling programs including recycling bins, field trips to the Terrace Heights Landfill and classroom visitor programs.
School Recycling Programs in Yakima
If you want to set up a school recycling program, Washington Green Schools offers free teacher training programs. It’s a voluntary program whereby visitors can evaluate a school’s efficiency, air quality, water conservation and waste disposal situation, in order to set realistic goals and make changes that improve the school’s overall score. All K12 schools are eligible to participate.
November 15th is America Recycles Day. their website has resources for holding an ARD event and ideas for creating your own recycling event.