Consumption & Waste
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.