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Newton Public Schools
Single Stream School Recycling Program
NPS: Mike Cronin, Chief of Operations
DPW: Courtney Forrester, Recycling Manager
Program Overview
BACKGROUND:
• Change in residential solid waste services automated trash and single stream recycling in Fall 2009
• Wanted to get all municipal buildings on board and enforce 1990 mandatory recycling ordinance
• Enhanced existing school recycling programs
Program Overview
• Expanded support from DPW.
• Increased coordination between DPW and NPS.
• Although the schools all receive the same service provision from NPS and the DPW, the logistics of collection of recyclables is up to each school.
Program Development: Exchanging Information
• Recycling Memo to School Staff - to announce the development of the program, and roles and responsibilities
• Survey of Existing School Recycling Processes – to discover how materials were being collected
• School Recycling Contacts – each school was asked to identify a recycling point person
Program Development:Collecting Information
• Survey of Existing School Recycling Processes (used Survey Monkey)
– Who coordinates the recycling?
– Are you a member of the MassDEP Green Team?
– Are there problems with storage, pick-up, contamination, etc?
– How can we best assist you?
– Identify Individual School Recycling Contact
Program Implementation:Meeting with the Schools
Kick-Off Meetings
• Individual School– Principal– Head Custodian– Teachers, Parents and/or Teams (at times)
• City Support– DPW Recycling Manager– Representatives from NPS Operations Dept
Program Implementation:Meetings with all of the Schools
Content of meetings:
• Explained program parameters and roll-out logistics.
• Explored school’s concerns.
• Went over survey results.
• Distributed educational and guidance materials.
Program Implementation: Distributing Educational Materials
•Flyer – with recycling guidelines
•Recycling Tip Sheet – How to Help Your School Recycle as Much as it Can!
•Poster – Program Kick-off
Program Implementation:Distributing Guidance Documents
• RECYCLOPEDIA – guidance on what to do with all other materials not accepted in the recycling program. Examples:– Hazardous and universal waste, including e-
waste
– Batteries
– Books
– Compost
– Ink cartridges
Program Implementation:Posting Signage
• Dumpster Stickers – Provided by Waste Management; DPW & NPS Operations posted
• Recycling Bin Labels– DPW provided to schools and schools posted
Collection Logistics
• Every class and office has a recycling bin next to their trash bin. – Logistics are different at each school
• Custodians are responsible for:– getting the recyclables from the classroom/office
(or central collection spots) to the dumpster,
– putting the overflow from the dumpster into a wheeled cart,
– If needed, on the scheduled residential pick-up day, setting out the overflow carts to the curb
Types of Containers
• Recycling Bin - classroom and office collection (provided by NPS)
• 30-Gallon Barrel with color coded top– collection within the building (provided by NPS)
• 64-Gallon Cart on Wheels – overflow for storage outside the building (provided by DPW)
• Dumpster - storage outside the building (provided by DPW)
Challenges: Misconceptions
• Clearing up misconceptions:– Need to lift wheeled carts into dumpster
– Carts are for use inside schools
– Carts need to be stored inside
– Need to rinse containers
– Increased volume and weight
• Goop and liquid getting on the bottom of the barrel, and getting on them when they pull them out of the barrel.
Challenges: Collecting Materials
• Addressing Concerns:– Hauling recycling in building with no elevators
– Milk cartons must be emptied
– Worried about odors
– Goop and liquid getting on the bottom of the barrel, and getting on the custodians when they pull them out of the barrel
• .
Recycling Tonnages collected from Municipal Buildings (Mar 09 – Feb 11)
Overall, City trash has decreased over this time (6%); we do not separate out municipal trash from residential waste.
2009-----------------------------------------------2010------------------------------------------------------------------2011
Costs
• DPW’s budget pays for solid waste disposal at all municipal buildings, including schools– Schools do not pay separately
• FY11 costs
Therefore, it is approximately $68/T cheaper to recycle
Trash Collection and Haul $1.83 Million (flat fee)
Recycling Collection and Haul $1.55 Million (flat fee)
Trash disposal fee $70.87/Ton
Recycling disposal fee $2.50/Ton (market driven)
On-Going Support
• DPW– Technical Assistance– School Team Training, as
requested– Classroom Workshops and
Lessons
• NPS– Supply collection equipment– Addressing custodial issues
On-Going Information
• Green Bin Newsletter – a quarterly newsletter from the DPW Division of Environmental Affairs.
• List-Serve – with contacts in all of the schools, NPS Operations and the DPW.
• Twitter – information the DPW provides for residential recycling.
Green Bin Newsletter
For More InformationMike Cronin
Chief of Operations
Newton Public Schools
Michael_cronin@newton.k12.ma.us
617.559.9000
Courtney Forrester
Recycling Manager
Newton Department of Public Works
cforrester@newtonma.gov
617.796.1471
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