Consumption & Waste

The District is committed to reducing the amount of trash it sends to landfills. By embracing sustainability principles, the District will not only lower costs and foster innovation and good citizenship, but will also improve the communities in which we live and work.

School Recycling Toolkit

Every school will be provided with at least one recycling dumpster and one and trash dumpster with a pick-up schedule for both.

Single-Stream Recycling

What goes in the bin?

  • Mixed paper
  • Flattened cardboard
  • Plastic #1 through #7
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Rinsed food & drink cartons
  • Aluminum, metal cans

What stays out of the bin?

  • Food waste
  • Snack or candy wrappers
  • Paper plates or cups
  • Plastic bags
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic-coated envelope
  • Paper towels, napkins or tissue

Waste Program Contact Information

For issues regarding waste and recycling dumpsters and pickups please send an e-mail to trash@philasd.org. All other waste and recycling inquiries please may be sent to greenfutures@philasd.org and Jill Kelekolio at jkelekolio@philasd.org.

Recycling Resources

More Coming Soon!

Handouts and Posters

Chemical, Universal and Hazardous Waste Disposal

Do you have chemical, universal and/or hazardous wastes that need to be disposed or recycled? Learn more about the District’s chemical management plan and universal waste program.