The Department of Solid Waste Management supports the learning of Maryland State content standards that directly relate to our own local waste and recycling issues. We offer in-school programs (like hands-on papermaking labs, presentations on the environmental or social impacts of waste, recycling "pep rallies" and more) as well as field trip opportunities, STEM event displays, in-service training and other offerings designed to promote real-life learning. Programs are available to public, private and home school educators.

• Programs and services for primary school teachers and students - including our "Top Recyclers" contest!
• Programs and services for secondary school teachers and students - including Field Trip Grants!

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FCPS RECYCLING REPORTS
Ever wonder how much your school recycles? 
Did you know that you can be emailed monthly recycling reports that show exactly how much your school recycles- and how you rank among all the other FCPS schools? To sign up, contact Annmarie Creamer, Recycling Outreach Program Coordinator, at 301-600-7405 or by send email to e-mail

                         Check out the current report here (Excel file will open in new window).
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The Recycle Bowl is ON!
Created by Keep America Beautiful, it's free to enter this contest and compete against other schools in Maryland -and nationwide- to see who recycles the most.

Recycle Bowl is a friendly competition to:

motivate young people toward adopting sustainable behaviors

help increase school recycling rates

provide teacher/student educational opportunities about recycling and waste reduction

help establish new recycling programs within schools

And, there are GREAT PRIZES for top performers!
Visit their website for more information.

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TerraCycle Conducts Annual "Box That Rocks" Contest!
If your school uses TerraCycle to fundraise (and if you don't...you really should!), make your collection container look cool and you could win prizes! More info on the TerraCycle website.

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Useful links for educators:

• Download a FCPS classroom recycling poster.
• Download a FCPS staff area recycling poster.
• Reserve a "R Info 4 Kids!" recycling education kit here.
• Sign up for our e-Newsletter here.

• Apply for Coca Cola's annual school recycling bin grant program here.
• Fundraise through recycling! Visit Terracycle's website to sign up.
• Check out two great standards-based curricula for recycling/waste issues:

            California
            Arizona

• EPA educator resources on waste and recycling.

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