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School Tools & Resources
Using clear, accurate signage is an effective way to guide students and staff on your school’s recycling policies. Place signs on recycling bins throughout the building to reduce contamination and keep recyclables out of the trash. For additional information and access to PNGs of recycling signage please see our School Recycling Toolkit on Google Drive.
Printable Signs and Posters
Decals
The MCMUA provides recycling and trash container decals free of charge to Morris County residents and businesses who request them. Some of the decals are available in both English and Spanish. When selecting decals be sure they match with what you school’s hauler collects. Request decals here!
Additional Resources
- Association of New Jersey Recyclers
- The ANJR School Recycling Toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to help schools start, improve, and sustain recycling programs. It includes planning tools, lesson ideas, and links to trusted recycling and environmental education resources tailored for New Jersey schools.
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- The EPA’s Recycling Basics page explains what recycling is, why it matters, and how it benefits the environment and economy. It provides clear information that schools can use to educate students and staff about responsible recycling practices and system challenges.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- The NJDEP Recycling Resources page offers state-based recycling information by sector, including residents, businesses, teachers, and students. It includes a wide variety of environmental lesson plans, ranging from recycling topics to wildlife and endangered species. The page also links to external resources, such as the State Environmental Education Directory.
- TerraCycle
- TerraCycle offers free national programs that allow schools to recycle “hard-to-recycle” items like snack wrappers and pens. Schools can earn rewards for participation, making this an engaging way for students to take part in hands-on waste reduction.
- The Recycling Partnership
- The Recycling Partnership provides free toolkits, data, grants, and best practice guides to strengthen recycling systems. Their materials help schools and communities improve participation, reduce contamination, and make recycling programs more effective.
- Sustainable Jersey Schools
- Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification is a free, voluntary designation to help schools and districts pursue a balanced sustainability program, one policy, program, or resource audit at a time.
