The Wastebuster Certification Program has been changed for FY 2008-2009 to include all 46 schools

with the CCCSWA jurisdiction. Schools can qualify for either the Wastebuster Leadership Circle or

Wastebuster Winners awards by meeting certain criteria. Applications and more information are

available at www.wastediversion.org/Wastebusters. Staff and consultants will assist schools with

certification.

Contact: Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates

Phone: (925) 778-8803

Email: lois@trgandassociates.com

Grades: K-12 , all schools qualify to certify

Ever wonder where those recyclable materials go when they leave the school? They are taken to the

Pacific Rim Recycling Center in Benicia where they are sorted, baled and shipped out to various

locations and countries. This field trip will allow students to see up close how recyclables are sorted

and they’ll learn why it’s so important to sort correctly in the classroom. The field trip includes an

interactive classroom presentation, outside tour of the facility (in an enclosed area), a free recycling

bracelet and pre-tour activities for the classroom. In FY 2008/2009, field trips will be limited to the first

Phone: (925) 778-8803

Grades: 4-7

Enjoy this interactive presentation and follow what happens to your garbage and

recycling once it’s collected from your curbside. See how materials are

transported and processed, learn how to reduce waste by learning the 4Rs

(reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot), and take a look at a worm composting bin and a

variety of recycled products.

Contact: Lois Humphreys, TRG & Associates

Phone: 925) 778-8803

Grade levels: K-12; works best in the classroom

CCCSWA provides interactive, hand-on composting workshops in the classroom for middle and high

school students. Students learn composting techniques that can be applied both at school and at

home.

Contact: Bart Carr

Phone: (925) 906-1801, ext. 104

Email: bart@wastediversion.org

Grade levels: 7-12

The Gardens at Heather Farms education staff offers FREE classroom instruction on composting and

vermicompositng for K-5 classes. Classes are “Do the Rot Thing: Soils and Composting: and

“Wonderful Worms”. Hurry and sign up for these fun, one hour workshops as a limited number of free

classes are available.

Contact: Education Department

Phone: (925) 947-6712

Website: www.gardenshf.org

Grade levels: K-5

Do you ever find that you and your students are confused about what’s recyclable and what isn’t?

How can we reduce lunch packaging waste and maximize what goes in the recycling bin? How can

we use food waste to compost or vermicompost? Our presenter runs through what can and can’t be

recycled on school campuses in a fun and interactive way. We will also help teach students to be the

teachers at lunchtime for a really efficient lunchtime recycling program.

Phone: (925) 778-8803

Email: lois@trgandassociates.com

Grades: Elementary and middle school students

Want to learn how effective your recycling program is? What materials are

still being thrown away on campus that are recyclable/compostable?

CCCSWA staff works with student groups to conduct waste audits ranging

from 1-2 hours, depending on time available and the level of student

interest. Students sort through, categorize, and weigh materials found in the

school’s garbage. The audit concludes with an age-appropriate discussion

about the benefits of reducing waste and recycling.

Phone: (925) 778-8803

Grades: 15 students maximum; Grades 5-12

Earth Team invites your school to join the Cool Schools Student Global Warming Campaign. Learn

about global warming, the connection between waste reduction and climate change, and take action

at your school to educate other students and create change.

Phone: (510) 704-4030

Website: www.earthteam.net

Grades: High school

Dr. Recycle brings his wacky ideas to schools to inspire students to be

creative in reusing household junk. Dr. Recycle has over 50 project ideas

that are age appropriate for kindergarten - grade 8. Workshop highlights

include:

• Project materials are generally free (collected from home)

• Projects are assembled using only scissors and hole punches (no messy glues)

• Students participate hands-on and take home a project

• Kids have a lot of fun

Dr. Recycle’s hands-on approach is seasoned with TLC formula (Think-Laugh-Create), and it works!

Dr. Recycle will offer Junkology workshops to CCCSWA schools from Oct. 13-31, 2008.

Phone: (604) 420-2261

Grades: K-8

EarthCapades

EarthCapades’ teams of “Waste Busters” are back with a new adventure for this year! Learn simple things everyone can do to

reduce waste at school and at home, conserve natural resources,

enjoy nature, and live in balance with Planet Earth. Highly developed

skills, including juggling, singing, magic, comedy, storytelling and

music, keep students and teachers on the edge of their seats while

reinforcing your school's Wastebusters program. The audience

participates throughout the show while learning the 4R's: REDUCE

the amount of trash we create and resources we use, REUSE

everyday products, RECYCLE properly, ROT food scraps into compost and respect Planet

Earth. Students of all learning styles

respond to a blend of live action, multi-media, facts, pictures, music and tricks. EarthCapades' “Waste

Reduction Production” teaches that "Saving the Planet can be Fun!”

Even if you have seen this show before, sign up again – the performers and materials have changed!

Contact: Hearty

Phone: (650) 557-4258

Web Site: www.earthcapades.com

Email: juggle@Earthcapades.com

Grades: K-8

Description: FundingFactory is a free fundraising program to help educational and nonprofit

organizations get the equipment or cash they need. Recycle cell phones and printer cartridges, earn

points and use them to purchase needed supplies through the Rewards Catalog, or turn them into

cash for your organization.

Web Site: WirelessFundraiser.com

Description: WirelessFundraiser.com enables organizations to raise funds by recycling old wireless

cell phones.

Address: 480 Lawrence Way, Walnut Creek

Description: Materials accepted - paper, cardboard, aluminum,

plastics (No. 1 - 5 & 7), metal cans & scrap, glass containers, yard

clippings/clean wood, used books, motor oil and antifreeze. No

styrofoam, electronic equipment, furniture, or garbage accepted. For

buy-back, materials accepted include: aluminum cans, and glass

and plastic containers with CRV. Inquire about buy-back values at

the center.

Address: 1501 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm weekdays, 12 pm – 5 pm Saturdays, Closed Sundays

Description: To recycle your electronic equipment (TVs, computers, monitor,

VCRs, etc), bring it to the ACCRC during open hours (no appointment is needed),

or call to schedule a pickup. ACCRC charges a fee for most items.

Description: E-Recycling of California accepts computers, peripherals,

office equipment and all electronics.

Address: 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

Description: CCCSD helps prevent pollution to our environment by providing quick and easy disposal

and recycling of HHW for residents and small businesses. Materials accepted include: batteries,

fluorescent bulbs and tubes, fertilizers, pesticides, glues, paint, solvents, aerosol sprays, batteries,

cleaners and more.

Contact: Andrea Rodriguez

Web Site: www.aercrecycling.com

Description: This collector provides on-site collection services of the following

materials: batteries (all types), fluorescent lamps and tubes, electronics (i.e.

computers, printers, monitors, televisions, etc), and mercury thermostats and

thermometers.

Contact: Jake Cherry

Description: This collector provides on-site collection services of the following

materials: batteries (all types), fluorescent lamps and tubes, electronics (i.e.

computers, printers, monitors, televisions, etc), and mercury thermostats and

thermometers.

Address: 2350 Suite D Whitman Road, Concord

Description: Accepts donations of text books, games, school supplies, and

computers for distribution to Third World Countries.

Address: 6713 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley

Hours: 11-6 Tues-Sun

Description: The East Bay Depot is a nonprofit devoted

to getting people to reuse materials. Since the early '80s,

the Depot has been promoting solid waste diversion and

resource conservation by collecting and redistributing

reusable materials for education, arts & crafts, and a

wide variety of other creative projects. Teachers can

come in and buy these salvaged items at a very low cost

for use in their classrooms. Schools can also donate the

following materials:

• Games, Puzzles, Toys and Athletic Equipment

• Classroom Materials

• Books, Magazines, Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

• Computers (Pentium I or better

Address: 1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose

Hours: 10:30 - 5:30 (Tues, Wed, Fri), 10:30 - 7:00 (Thurs), 9:30 - 4:00 (Sat)

Description: RAFT is a non-profit organization providing high quality

business discards to Bay Area teachers at extremely low costs. Where

manufacturers see cut-offs, punch-outs, and leftover bits and pieces.

RAFT sees materials that can be transformed into creative, hands-on

learning activities and educational kits that allow every student in a

classroom to learn by doing. Items RAFT carries include, but are not

limited to:

• Computers

• Office Supplies and Equipment

• Manufacturer Discards

• Science Equipment

• Outdated Promotional Items

• And Much More

More Resources:

• www.wastediversion.org/SchoolsLinks.htm

• www.consrv.ca.gov/DOR/rre/kids/Ed_Images/images/FactsGamesCrafts02.pdf

• www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Kidstuff/

• http://www.alliedwasteservicesofcontracostacounty.com/kids.cfm

For general information about CCCSWA’s

school recycling program contact:

(925) 906-1801

authority@wastediversion.org

For more information on these resources in

Lois Humphreys

(925) 778-8803