Recycling collections for schools

We have tested high quality waste paper recycling collections from a number of schools in the Borough. At the moment we can't increase this service to other schools but we hope this will change in the near future. Please call the Recycling Hotline on 01483 445084 to register your schools interest in this scheme.

If you are a school already using the Schools High Quality Paper Recycling Scheme then please remember the following:

• Collect only unshredded, high quality white and photocopier paper.
• Tie clear sacks when they are full and put them into the green bin or into the designated area.
• Don't include cardboard, glued paper, coloured paper, file covers, carbon paper, glossy paper, paper clips and shredded paper.

If in doubt, leave it out!

Tips for reducing waste and reusing it around your school.

In the classroom

• Re-use envelopes

• Make use of double sided printing

• Re-use old paper for notes

• Try to avoid using disposable products

• Re-use old files and ring binders

• Recycle toner and ink cartridges

• Recycle fluorescent lighting tubes

• Have an ideas forum where you think up ideas for reusing common waste e.g. boxes, paper, packaging.

In the canteen

• Minimise packaging
• Use suppliers who have a green policy
• Compost food waste
• Recycle foil, cans, paper and glass
• Use milk bottles, not cartons 

In the staff room

• Use china mugs for tea and coffee

• Order milk from your doorstep milk delivery rather than plastic bottles
• Share newspapers and magazines