School Year 2025-2026
Statewide Workgroup for Municipalities & Volunteers
Implementing Waste Reduction Programs in K-12 Schools
An ongoing workgroup of municipalities and volunteers that are invested in school waste reduction and diversion. Members meet virtually four times a year with other municipal officials and volunteers to review topics, share experiences and learn from peers while working on the funding, marketing, implementation and management of school waste reduction programs.
Tweak existing programs, plan for volunteer transitions, implement new programs.
School Waste Bans, School Recycling Policy and appropriate school signage should be in place. Campaign to Join The Green Team.
Municipalities need to confirm that their schools are recycling per their Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Survey submissions to MassDEP.
Review Earth Day activities, promote Reuse and Recycling, review end of year planning (locker/desk cleanout, supply donation or reuse).