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FEBRUARY 2018

S I M P L E S O L U T I O N S F O R I M P R O V I N G R E C Y C L I N G R A T E S

Over the past three issues, our CLOSING the GAP series has been excellent way to recycle all of the plastic
highlighting ways that we can increase our recycling participation and bags that we cannot recycle through MCPS,
improve the recycling rates in our schools. In this, our final segment and Terracycle’s Free Recycling Programs
of the series, we’re focusing on those items which are recyclable, but are wonderful. You’ll also find some great
not through our MCPS recycling program. resources on the Keep America Beautiful
website.
Now that our school recycling programs are operating effectively and
recycling all cardboard, commingled items and yard waste (as set If your school is routinely generating any
forth by Montgomery County Executive Regulation 1-15), the school- material that is currently not being
based SERT team may want to investigate additional ways to reduce, recycled, please contact the SERT program
reuse, and/or recycle. These “extra” items fall into a category that we to determine if there are opportunities to
call “voluntary recycling.” recycle those items through our voluntary
recycling program. Remember to submit a
Elementary and middle schools may want to check out the Elmer’s
Voluntary Recycling Form (MCPS Form 201-
Glue Crew Recycling Program. Trex Recycling Programs are also an 9) to record your efforts.

Recognizing Our Remarkable Recyclers

During the first quarter (September–November) of the 2017–2018 academic year, 72 of our schools recycled 5% or more OVER the
average baseline pounds per person (PPP) for their school level. We are extremely proud of the efforts of our students and staff.
The SERT program appreciates your dedication to recycling and the efforts you make every day to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS

Arcola Germantown Dr. Sally K. Ride Herbert Damascus
Bannockburn Glen Haven Rock Creek Valley Hoover Albert Einstein
Belmont Glenallan Lois P. Rockwell Martin Luther King, Jr. Col. Zadok Magruder
Bethesda Highland Rosemont A. Mario Loiederman Northwood
Brooke Grove Highland View Sequoyah Parkland Paint Branch
Cannon Road Jones Lane Seven Locks John Poole Quince Orchard
Cashell Laytonsville Sligo Creek Redland Seneca Valley
Chevy Chase Little Bennett Stedwick Silver Creek
Clopper Mill Luxmanor Strathmore White Oak
Cold Spring Meadow Hall Summit Hall
Cresthaven Mill Creek Towne Takoma Park 2017–2018 BASELINES
Damascus Monocacy Travilah
Darnestown New Hampshire Estates Twinbrook Did you know that the recycling baselines
DuFief Roscoe Nix Washington Grove change from year to year? This year, the
Fallsmead North Chevy Chase Westbrook goals are 4.92 PPP for elementary schools;
Flower Hill Oak View Westover 3.36 PPP for middle schools; and 2.42 PPP for
Flower Valley Oakland Terrace Wilson Wims high schools. How’s your school’s doing so
Gaithersburg William Tyler Page Wood Acres
Galway Pine Crest far? Click here to see your school’s data.

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