Recycling for Schools
The Smart Business Recycling Program offers resources and consultation services that can help schools in the Los Angeles County unincorporated areas reduce the amount of trash they generate and throw away and implement new recycling practices or enhancing existing practices. Engaging students in recycling provides learning opportunities about environmental issues and the impacts of every day decisions.
Recycling is the Law
Mandatory Recycling for Schools
Effective July 1, 2012, the State's Mandatory Commercial Recycling law (AB 341)
requires all institutions, including schools, to arrange for recycling services.
Beginning April 1, 2016, the State's Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling law (AB 1826)
will phase in requirements for institutions, including schools, that generate specified amounts of green waste to arrange for recycling services for that material
For more information on Mandatory Commercial Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Law (AB1826), please visit the California Resources, Recycling, and Recovery website: CalRecycle
Let's Get Started!
Use the links below to help get you started on complying with State laws:
Find a list of Organic, Recycling, and Educational resources that can help you comply with AB 341 and AB 1826.
Find out what recycling programs the County offers schools that can help yours achieve greater sustainability.
Request a Consultation
Submit a request for an on-site consultation on how to enhance your school's recycling practices.
See what other schools are doing to be more sustainable!