Recycling Guidance Documents & Templates
Templates, Reports, Surveys & Data
MassDEP Municipal Recycling and Solid Waste Data for Massachusetts Cities & Towns Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Data, Municipal Tonnages & Recycling Rates, and Statewide Recycling Participation Surveys
MassDEP Haulers and Waste Ban Compliance Fact Sheet What are Massachusetts Waste Bans?
MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans Waste bans boost recycling and support the recycling industry, which contributes thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the Massachusetts economy. By cutting down on disposal, the waste bans also help us capture valuable resources, save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen our reliance on landfills and incinerators.
Resources
The Green Team THE GREEN TEAM is an interactive educational program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation and pollution prevention. Participating classes receive certificates of recognition and are eligible to win awards.
The Green Team Curricula, Activities & Virtual Library Did you know that THE GREEN TEAM lessons are aligned with Massachusetts standards? The following documents indicate how THE GREEN TEAM lessons and activities align with Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science and Technology/Engineering.
Seven Generations Ahead - Zero Waste Schools Toolkit Find all sorts of resources here for moving your school along a path to zero waste.
Social Marketing
EPA: Creating Messages that Drive Behavior Change Education alone rarely changes behavior. If your community is trying to create impactful educational materials that lead to behavior change, such as recycling right, consider applying social marketing approaches.
Videos & Presentations
THE GREEN TEAM Robert Frost Middle School Case Study Learn how Green Team students at Robert Frost Middle School in Lawrence, MA help manage the school's recycling program, educate their classmates on proper recycling practices, and raise awareness about the importance of clean air through idle reduction practices.
Signage
Use Signage to Improve School Waste Diversion Programs Proper signage is an important part of any waste reduction program! By clearly labeling all recycling, food scraps, and trash containers, you can help reduce contamination and increase participation in your programs. Signs should be placed at eye level, whatever height that may be for your students. If you have mobile waste stations, tape signage to the lid or side of the bin. THE GREEN TEAM has created easy-to-download signage that can be used for a variety of waste programs, including recycling, composting, share tables, and more! The signs were developed using guidance from Recycle Smart MA and our experience working with schools across the state. Signs are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with more languages coming soon!
Resources from Town of Sharon
SN Food.mp4SN Aerosol cans.mp4
