School Recycling Scheme
Over 70% of South Bedfordshire's school are now involved in our Recycling Scheme.
The Scheme
We provide a recycling bin (2 sizes available) and reusable bags for every classroom and office. These reusable bags can be filled, emptied into the bins then reused.
The Cost
The only cost to the school is payment for the bin. Collections and the reusable bags are free.
The Educational Support
We offer educational talks and activity sessions to help to students use the recycling bins correctly.
Please contact the Recycling Team for more information on joining the scheme or to book an educational visit.
Fundraising Ideas
Recycool
Local businesses can donate printer cartridges and mobile phones and the funds raised go to the school. There is also advice on there to help schools approach companies to get them recycling too! For more information please visit: www.recycool.org
Pennies for Phones
It is estimated that there are around 12 million redundant mobile phones tucked away in homes throughout the UK. The majority of these will end up in our already overflowing landfill sites! Here is your chance to make a difference! Why not recycle mobile phones belonging to your students and their families on site at school. The collection of the mobile phones is a free service offered to schools. Pulford Lower School recently raised 250.00 by collecting 41 old mobile phones for recycling. They said the whole process was straightforward and didn't cost any time or money. If your school would like more information please visit: www.foneclub.org.uk
Rags to RichesFrom rags to riches! Yes clothes for cash.Bag2school collect textiles for recycling, including clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. Your school is then paid per kilo for all textiles collected. There is no storage and the company provides the bags. Textiles make up 12% of landfill sites so do your bit for the environment and make some money for school funds. On average a school makes between 70 and 170 per collection! For more information please visit: www.bag2school.com
If any school has any news or success stories regarding recycling and they would like them posting on this page please contact:
Sarah Molloy Recycling Officer
Tel. 0845 849 6275
email sarah.molloy@southbeds.gov.uk
Other Useful External Links
www.glassforever.co.uk
Great games and information about how glass is made and why it should be recycled.
www.letsrecycle.com
Latest waste news and information.
www.recycling-guide.org.uk
The Recycling Guide
www.eco-schools.org.uk
The Eco-Schools programme provides a simple framework to enable your school to analyse its operations and become more sustainable.
www.wastewatch.org.uk
Useful information for all.
www.ollierecycles.com
Children's site containing games and information.
www.scrib.org
Information on steel can recycling
www.encams.org
For information about eco-schools
