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Santa
Monica schools generate all types of waste
materials, big and small, that can be readily recycled without trouble. Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle:
recycling is the last step of a process:
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First, we want to reduce waste or the
potential for waste. That means purchasing quality items that are
designed and built to last, are made of recycled content, and can be
recycled at the end of their life.
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Second, we want to reuse or donate
unwanted items or materials as much as possible.
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Lastly, after all of
that has been accomplished, we recycle our waste.
Please take a moment to review the table below for the various materials
that can be recycled by your school. You may be surprised to find something new
listed. If you want to get started or improve upon what program
you already have in place
email
us.
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Classroom/Office
General Mix |
Blue Barrel
Recycling |
All the following items are
include in the no-sort office mix:
Mixed paper, cans,
glass & plastic
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Classroom/Office
Special Collections |
Special
Collection or Drop-off Required |
Household-Type Battery &
Cell Phone Collection
services are provided to all
schools upon request. Purchase
rechargeable
batteries to save money and protect the environment. |
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Classroom/Office
Durable Goods
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Special
Collection or Drop-off Required
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Appliances:
microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc.
Electronics: Computers, printers, peripherals, fax machines,
battery backups, shredders, televisions, general electronics, etc.
Furniture: desks, filing cabinets, chairs, etc.
Scrap Metal:
light fixtures, door locks, file dividers. |
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School Facility
Waste
Materials |
Special
Collection or Drop-off Required
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Paper
Products: cardboard, chip board packaging.
Scrap Metal: vehicle parts, tools, lifts,
fixtures, jacks, meters, presses,
equipment, etc.
Rubber: waste tires.
Wood: pallets, crates, particle board, etc.
Other: lubrication oils, antifreeze, batteries, solvents.
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Santa Monica Recycling &
Transfer Station:
The Recycling & Transfer Station accepts bulky-item recycling and
electronics recycling and is located at 2401 Delaware Ave.,
adjacent the Community Recycling Center. The hours are 6 a.m. to 2
p.m., Monday through Saturday (closed on Sunday). (310) 829-7323.
Materials Accepted:
For
more information, please call the Solid Waste Management Division at
(310) 458-2223, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
alternate Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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