Recycling Program

We are now extending our recycling program

to our Montessori families!

We know that some of you live in neighborhoods that do not offer recycling or the recycling service provided only collects a few recyclable items.

We are here for your recycling needs - Bring your recyclable items to HCMS!

WHEN	WHERE
1st & 3rd Friday of each month 8:00-8:30a.m. and 2:30-3:00p.m. (full schedule below)	School parking lot next to the Elementary building. Look for recycling trash cans and volunteers.
WHAT
Paper and non-paper items

PAPER	NON-PAPER
Separate into two groups:	Separate into these groups:
1. White Paper 2. All Other Paper Products a. Newspaper b. Magazine c. Junk Mail d. Shredded Paper e. Office/Desk Paper	1. Aluminum 2. Cans 3. Hard Plastics #1-7 4. Glass 5. Cardboard & Cereal Boxes 6. Other Non-Paper Items

Recycling Guidelines:

Ø Rinse food and debris to avoid problems attracting pests

Ø Unfortunately, lids are not recyclable

Ø Recyclable hard plastic items #1-7 (in triangle on bottom or side of item)

Ø Broken glass cannot be recycled-please bring items in sturdy container

Ø All types of cardboard are acceptable including cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, cracker boxes, etc. Please make sure they are flattened and unsoiled.

Wal-mart and HEB recycle plastic bags

Ø HEB's container is outside at the front of the store

Ø Wal-mart's container is right inside the main doors near the greeter

Linda Myers (lrmyers@gvtc.com) and Maura Cline (maura@hillcountrymontessori.com) are heading up the recycling program and would love to hear from you if you have any questions. They are also still looking for volunteers to help with the collection of these items. If you are interested please contact Maura.

FALL CALENDAR FOR RECYCLING

September 5th, 19th

October 3rd, 17th

November 7th, 21st

December 5th, 19th