School Programs

Programs and resources that are available free-of-charge to schools in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County are described below. We encourage teachers, students and administrators to use these resources and adopt waste management and recycling as part of environmental studies programs.

For information about any of the programs and resources listed below contact:

Doug Eubanks, Recycling Coordinator
Sacramento County
Department of Waste Management & Recycling
9850 Goethe Road
Sacramento, CA 95827-3561
Phone: 916-875-7165
Fax: 916-875-6767
Email: eubanksd@saccounty.net

Recycle Rex Challenge 2007– Apply by October 31^st!

Contest Information and Application or apply online at www.consrv.ca.gov/DOR/rre/kids/regis.htm

Curricula

Curricula for elementary and middle school teachers are available from the Department at no charge. Curricula for elementary students focus on the general concepts of the 3 R's as well as composting and landfills. Lessons for middle school students concentrate on history, science, social studies and math and how each relates to the concepts of waste management. All curricula provide hands on exercises for students and meet State curriculum guidelines.

Available curricula are:

• Teacher's Guide to the 3 R's (K-6 grade, 40 lessons)
• Borrowed from the Earth - Composting (2-6 grade, 10 lessons)
• Landfill and Recycling Activities (2-6 grade, 10 lessons)
• Science and Math Exercises (Middle school, 10 lessons)
• History and Social Studies Exercises (Middle school, 10 lessons)

Curricula for K-12 grade levels entitled Closing the Loop, workshops and information on waste reduction for school districts, are also available at no charge from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. For more information, visit their web site at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools.

Rock Steady Juggling's "Recycling Wizard' School Performances

The Department has a contract with Rock Steady Juggling to provide elementary schools with FREE auditorium style performances that focus on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting. This entertaining and educational assembly program is offered to a limited number of schools each year. Call today to schedule a free show (650) 568-6880 or visit http://www.RockSteadyJuggling.com/

Classroom Presentations

County staff is available to make classroom presentations that focus on various waste reduction and recycling efforts.

The following companies have "recycling for cash" programs to raise money for schools. 

Cartridges for Kids
www.cartridgesforkids.com/index.html 

Enviro Solutions
www.envirosolutionsllc.com/ 
 
Kids Recycling Challenge 
http://www.kidsrecyclingchallenge.com/  
 

Videos

A selection of videos on a variety of waste management and recycling topics is available.

Worksheets

Worksheets published by various recycling industries and organizations are available.

Tours

Tours of County operated waste disposal and recycling facilities are available upon request. Suggestions for tours of private recycling facilities are also available.