School Recycling

Thanks in part to grant funding from the California Department of Conservation (DOC), the City of Ventura Environmental Services Office provides assistance to schools interested in establishing a recycling program on their campus. With professional guidance, school presentations, educational materials and collection containers, the Environmental Services Office can assist you with creating a fun and successful school recycling program.

With all the beverage containers, paper and other recyclable materials that are produced, schools have the potential for generating substantial revenues through recycling.

• Interested in creating a Zero Waste Lunch that's as healthy for your child as it is the environment?

Attention Teachers: Free In-Class Demonstrations

The City of Ventura Environmental Services Office is now offering free* in classroom presentations on recycling, waste reduction, preserving natural resources, environmental shopping, composting , stormwater and other environmental issues important to our community.

Grades K?12: These fun interactive lessons provide informative and practical ideas on how to care for our environment. The curriculum complements California State Content Standards in science, mathematics and reading for target grades. Allow thirty minutes for kindergarten presentations, one hour for elementary grades and one class period for middle and high school levels.

Grade 3 only: "Dr. Rot" incorporates a mixture of music, dance and theatrical performance while covering basic concepts on recycling, composting and reusing of waste. Contact Barbara Orr at 677-3961 to schedule.

For more information or to schedule presentations, please contact:
Christine Wied, Environmental Services Coordinator
(805) 652-4584

*Available to any public or private school within the city limits of Ventura