R Info 4 Kids!
Due to the Office of Recycling's limited staffing, we are unable to provide outreach programs for elementary-age school children. But, don't fret! We've put together some very exciting elementary-level recycling education kits that can be borrowed for free!

---

The Department of Solid Waste Management has created fun, educational kits to help elementary school aged children learn about waste and recycling issues. Our "R Info 4 Kids!" kits are available for loan (at no charge) to classroom teachers, scout leaders, church youth groups, homeschooling parents, green team clubs and others interested in helping young people learn the other "four Rs": rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle.

One kit is designed for students in kindergarten through second grade; the other kit is geared towards grades three through five. Each kit is packed with age-appropriate resources that can inform, engage and inspire students to think green. Materials include:

• DVD videos and other digital resources
• A variety of books for both independent and guided reading
• Activity guides and lesson plans
• Show-and-tell materials for discussion
• Posters and pictures
• Samples of recyclable and non-recyclable materials
• Links and information on additional resources

In addition to the materials on loan, groups of less than 50 students may receive a limited number of coloring books, pencils or other fun items to keep, to help children remember to recycle!

Reservations and Borrowing
Kits must be reserved in advance and may be borrowed for two weeks; the loan period is renewable one time if no other reservations occur in the same time period. For more information or to reserve a kit, call Annmarie Creamer at 301-600-7405. You may also access our easy online reservation form.

Kits must be picked up and returned by the borrower*; kits are stored at out administrative office located at 9031 Reichs Ford Road in Frederick (open Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:40pm). Contact the office to arrange after-hours pick up or returns.

*Frederick County Public Schools Teachers - kits can now be delivered to any FCPS facility via the FCG/FCPS courier system! Teachers can return the kit to our office in person or utilize the courier as well.