2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Recycling & Reducing Trash Fees APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA These materials have been prepared by the CASBO M&O Professional Council or CASBO Associate Member. They have not been reviewed by State CASBO for approval, so therefore are not an official statement of CASBO.
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA Greg Sanders Varner Bros, Inc. Bakersfield, CA
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Recycling & Reducing Trash Fees Solid Waste Programs for Schools Most Recycling Programs Cost Money 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO
Where to Start? Investigate Service Levels for Refuse and Recycling Determine Existing Costs Quantity in Containers
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO What to Look For? What is in your waste receptacles? What can be recycled? % of recyclable types?
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Explore the different providers Do they recycle all wastes? Determine the costs Choosing a Provider
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Be Careful! Is there a recycling program already on campus? Who are they? Political impact
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Buy-in & Implementation Make sure all parties have input Everyone on campus has a role Students are the key to success Administration must manage the program Custodial impact should be minimal! This program should save money!
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Summary You will not turn the “trash into cash” Districts WILL save money by implementing a well managed program The program must include waste reduction, reuse (if possible) and recycling
2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Thank You Questions?