School Waste Systems
Everyone in the school is aware of our waste practices.
One of the first changes we made when we became a Wastewise school was to remove all external rubbish bins. This ensured that all waste was properly separated in he classrooms and staff room.
Our classrooms all have the following waste systems in place.
Recycling
All classes have a large green or grey container for recycling. This is kerbside collection exactly like we have at our residential address.
Soft Plastics
All classes should have a plastic bag for collection of soft plastics. A child or the teacher should take this to a local supermarket for recycling.
The rule is "if it can be scrunched into a ball easily it is soft plastic recyclable'
Bokashi
Each class has a yellow container for class bokashi. Bokashi can take ALL food scraps including cooked food and meat. Do not add liquids or oils to bokashi.
Each group of 3 or 4 classes add their class bokashi into a larger bin each day.
Please ask if you are unsure where your class bokashi should get emptied.
Landfill Jar
The class landfill jar can be a glass or plastic jar. It should be clear so that items can be easily seen.
Most class waste can be recycled. However mixed medium items, elastic bands or items too small for recycling should be added to your jar.
SCAN-1204.pdfInformation about waste
