Single Stream
Recycling
Single-Stream
recycling means commingling
of all materials – all paper products, cardboard, and all cans,
glass and plastic bottles in
one container.
In addition, the polystyrene trays used in the cafeterias will still
be collected for recycling and disposed of as in the past i.e.
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in plastic bags.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING CONTAINERS CAN ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING
MATERIALS
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Loose cardboard (unwaxed)
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Magazines |
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Computer paper |
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Empty waxed cardboard (drink boxes)
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Newspapers |
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Adding machine tape |
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Flattened corrugated cardboard
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Telephones books |
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Memo paper |
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White office paper |
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Lunch bags (brown no food waste)
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Folder (colored) |
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Colored office paper
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Manila folders |
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Colored wrapping paper
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Empty aluminum cans |
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Folder (coated)
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Folder (w/plastic tabs)
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Self adhesive notes
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Fax
& telex sheets
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Scratch and message pads
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Bi-metal cans
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Steel cans
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Clear glass |
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Legal (yellow pad)
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Ringed Binders |
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Loose-leaf paper
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Brown glass |
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Goldenrod envelops
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Green glass |
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Envelopes with windows |
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#1
plastic (empty bottles)
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Envelopes without windows
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#2
plastic (empty bottles)
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Brown envelopez |
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Time cards |
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I recycle office paper,
newspaper, cardboard, and catalogs, folders and old telephone books?
Answer: Yes you
can and there is not need to remove stapes or paperclips
Can
I recycle empty clear and colored glass bottles, aluminum cans, tin
cans, and waxed drink boxes?
Answer: Yes you can Can I recycle polystyrene trays and
“coffee” cups and plastic bottles?
Answer: Yes – But, please remove any
residual food waste from the trays and empty cups and bottles.
What cannot be recycled at school?
Answer: The list is too extensive to be all inclusive but, any food waste,
plastic wrap, tissues,
candy wrappers, wood, pencils, pens, electronics, batteries, and
used print cartridges would not be accepted and should be disposed
as trash. Some private vendors will accept used print cartridges,
batteries and other electronics. As more materials become acceptable
they will be posted on this web site so check back often. Do we need to separate the
recycling waste into separate containers?
Answer: No - All the recycling materials will eventually go into the same
recycling dumpster. However, paper products could be kept separately
from liquid containers to avoid spills and contamination in the
classrooms and offices. Can we contact Anne Arundel
County’s Recycling Division for plastic recycling bins?
Answer: No
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The County’s recycling
division can offer support and suggestions to enhance your schools
recycling program; however, the plastic recycling bins are provided
primarily for residential use.
The Anne Arundel County’s Recycling Division phone number is 410-222-7951.
Can schools use the Abitibi Paper Retriever® Community Recycling Program?
Answer: Yes the Abitibi Paper Recycling Program is permitted as a means for schools/school based clubs or teams to raise funds for school based needs. Abitibi-Consolidated Recycling Division provides this program and collection service at no charge to each location. Bright green and yellow containers - called Abitibi Paper Retrievers® - are placed in highly visible, convenient areas where students, staff and residents can drop off their office papers, newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs and mail. The recycled materials are collected, weighted and check is issued directly to the school. For further information please contact ABITIBI Consolidated at 410-361-0659 for collection bins, assistance and support supplies.
For school based paper recycling
fund raising only, you may contact ABITIBI Consolidated at
410-361-0659 for collection bins, assistance and support supplies.
Why do we need to recycle?
Answer: Solid Waste disposal is
everyone’s problem. In the United States, every person generates
approximately three and one-half pounds of solid waste daily. There
are two primary methods of waste disposal used; burying in landfills
or burning it in incinerators. Recycling eliminates the need for
utilizing these disposal methods and saves natural resources, energy
and dollars. How do we get started at our
school?Answer: The following are suggestions for starting recycling in your
school
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Enlist recycling support of all
students, parents, administration, staff and faculty.
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Establish a recycling leader,
committee or recycling teams, by class or grade.
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Identify where in your school
you need to have collection receptacles and for what type of
materials.
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Offices and at each desk
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Classrooms
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Workrooms
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Break rooms and lounges
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Copy rooms
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Activity rooms
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Cafeterias
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Use any sturdy cardboard box to
collect office or classroom paper or contact the Logistics
Supply Warehouse for initial supply at 410-222-3861.
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Don’t toss good sturdy boxes from
supplies received or those empty paper boxes. Keep them as spare
boxes for replacements and inform staff where they are kept.
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Have classroom contests to
decorate/clearly identify recycling boxes or ask your art
department for assistance.
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Put new recycling posters up in
accessible areas for all to see. Have contests to design your
own posters to reflect your school’s recycling program.
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Use the internet for valuable
recycling resources, information and ideas. Recycling links
include: The Maryland Department of the Environment
www.mde.state.md.us/Programs/LandPrograms/Recycling/index.asp
or the U.S. EPA at
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/recycle.htm#overview
For questions or information
contact
Environmental Programs at 410-360-0138. |
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