Staff Overview
September 2014
OUTLINE
• Overview
• School recycling plan
• School education plan
• Evaluation
OVERVIEW
• Phase one enables six schools within the region serviced
by EWM to engage in a source separated recycling (SSR)
program.
• The pilot includes the diversion of two additional waste
streams, paper and containers (it will not affect current
refundable beverage container program).
OVERVIEW
Participating Schools
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Crescent Collegiate, Grades 7-9
Dunne Memorial Academy, Grades K-12
Mobile Central High, Grades 7-9
St. Bernard’s Elementary, Grades K-6
Stella Maris Academy, Grades K-12
Woodland Elementary, Grades K-6
OVERVIEW
• MMSB, EWM and NLESD will equip participating schools
with the tools and resources necessary to implement and
participate in the program.
• Schools will help identify best practices to advance similar
programs in schools across the province where material
recovery services are (or will become) available.
OVERVIEW
Goals
• Provide MMSB, schools and regional waste management
authorities with tools and best practices to implement
school recycling programs.
• Engage schools in Source Separated Recycling (SSR)
programs (in their respective regions) to increase
education and participation in waste diversion initiatives.
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION
• Coordinate internal collection of recyclable materials and
transfer material to provided storage facilities.
• Implement recommended education plans and identify the
appropriate person(s) to lead education initiatives.
• Report any issues regarding the pilot immediately.
• Maintain infrastructure provided through the pilot.
SCHOOL RECYCLING PLAN
• Last spring, MMSB visited your school to develop
recommendations for implementing a four-stream
recycling program at your school.
• Based on those recommendations, MMSB has secured the
required infrastructure (bins and signage) for your school.
SCHOOL RECYCLING PLAN
MMSB has provided your school with centralized recycling
stations - each accommodating four waste streams:
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Beverage containers
Containers
Paper
Garbage
SCHOOL RECYCLING PLAN
Two large paper recycling bins where paper waste is most
often produced.
One large container recycling bin has been provided to schools
with breakfast programs to accommodate milk cartons.
Small paper recycling bins are located in each instructional
area. Teachers have the option of removing waste bins from
classrooms where food is not consumed.
Small container bins have been provided to schools where
food is consumed in the classroom (Primary-Elementary).
SCHOOL RECYCLING PLAN
Blue bags are provided by MMSB for the two new recycling
streams – paper and containers – for the duration of the yearlong pilot program (42 weeks).
Cardboard is also accepted in the pilot program.
• Break down large pieces of corrugated cardboard and
place in blue bags or bundle with string.
• Place in the storage shed for collection along with the
bagged materials.
SCHOOL RECYCLING PLAN
NLESD is providing your school with a 10 x 12 shed.
MMSB recommends setting and adhering to a regular
collection schedule that is based on the waste hauler’s
collection schedule.
Your school’s collection day will be every second Wednesday,
starting Sept. 17, 2014.
SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN
Education
Education is a key component of the Recycle @ School Pilot
Program.
MMSB is available to assist your team with any logistical
concerns or educational needs. Call our Project Lead if you
require assistance during the pilot program.
• Custom Recycling Plan
• School Education Plan
SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN
Educating Staff
School administrators are responsible for ensuring that all
teachers and staff are aware of the new Recycle @ School
pilot program.
• Letter to Teachers
• Staff Overview Notes
• MMSB Presentation – Happening NOW!
SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN
Educating the Recycle @ School Team
MMSB recommended that a Recycle @ School Team be
formed to take a lead role in educating students.
MMSB is providing resources and training to support your
team in their education initiatives.
• Train-the-Trainer
• MMSB Website
SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN
Educating the Student Body
MMSB has provided the following resources to assist your
team in educating all students:
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Assembly Notes
Sample PA announcements
Classroom PowerPoint Presentation
Demonstrations
Digital Images
Classroom Sorting Guide
EVALUATION
Waste Audits
MMSB will conduct waste audits to identify baseline waste
generation data for each of the six participating schools.
Waste audits will identify the potential for waste diversion in
each of the schools, as well as the potential to divert waste if
the program was implemented in all schools in the eastern
region.
EVALUATION
Round Table Discussions
In November, MMSB will host a roundtable information
sharing session among all six schools to identify issues and
solutions, share best practices and inform a mid-year report
that MMSB will prepare in December.
This report will be circulated to all partners and schools to
highlight the waste audit data and feedback from teachers,
staff and students.
EVALUATION
Final Report
A second waste audit will be completed in May 2015 to
evaluate diversion rates and identify potential to divert waste
from schools in Eastern Newfoundland.
MMSB will conduct follow up surveys and focus groups with
staff, teachers and students from participating schools.
MMSB will lead the production of a final report, in
consultation with EWM and NLESD.
Woodland Elementary
Staff Overview