{"id":4156,"date":"2026-01-30T14:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/?page_id=4156"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:01:20","slug":"custodian-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/?page_id=4156","title":{"rendered":"Custodian Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-28e3329\" data-block-id=\"28e3329\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">While you, the custodian, are not generating much recycling yourself during the workday, you are responsible for collecting and disposing a schools worth of it! Custodians have a crucial role to play in making sure that their school is recycling properly, from reducing contamination to tackling the logistics of collection and disposal. For additional information please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1xn-OtUQe3nu6D5xmqqFhu-tKoPNoqUg2?usp=drive_link\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1xn-OtUQe3nu6D5xmqqFhu-tKoPNoqUg2?usp=drive_link\">School Recycling Toolkit on Google Drive<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-8a72eed\" data-block-id=\"8a72eed\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3fc5b7e\" id=\"recycling-bins-amp-collection\" data-block-id=\"3fc5b7e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Recycling Bins &amp; Collection<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4c5ca72\" data-block-id=\"4c5ca72\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4c5ca72-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-05fc9c4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"05fc9c4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-05fc9c4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-05fc9c4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e091857\" data-block-id=\"e091857\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e091857-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9d4d65d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9d4d65d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9d4d65d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9d4d65d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9d4d65d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a727174\" id=\"location\" data-block-id=\"a727174\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Location<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c6780f5\" data-block-id=\"c6780f5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Each classroom and cafeteria should have appropriate recycling bins based on the type of recycling system your school uses:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dual-stream recycling: At least two bins are required (one for paper products and one for plastics) in each classroom and cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Single-stream recycling: At least one recycling bin should be placed in every classroom and cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: <strong>Recycling bins should not be placed in bathrooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-565094a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"565094a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-565094a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-565094a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-565094a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7d8ca14\" id=\"signage\" data-block-id=\"7d8ca14\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Signage<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c0efec3\" data-block-id=\"c0efec3\"><style>.stk-c0efec3 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">All recycling bins must have clear and visible signage indicating what materials belong in each bin.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See example below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-70f7c1a\" data-block-id=\"70f7c1a\"><style>.stk-70f7c1a .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:383px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-70f7c1a .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:209px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4130\" src=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream.png\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream.png 1545w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/School-Recycling-and-Trash-Flyers-Single-Stream-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-70d6c93\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"70d6c93\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-70d6c93 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-70d6c93-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-70d6c93-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4e5cf24\" id=\"bags\" data-block-id=\"4e5cf24\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Bags<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-de0223a\" data-block-id=\"de0223a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Bags should not be used in recycling bins<\/strong>. If a bag is used, it must be removed before placing recyclables in the recycling dumpster. Placing bags in the dumpster will contaminate the entire recycling load. Only loose recyclables should go into the recycling dumpster.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-bbac7fd\" data-block-id=\"bbac7fd\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4157\" src=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/64927951-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d36e916\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d36e916\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d36e916 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d36e916-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d36e916-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7acf001\" id=\"collection\" data-block-id=\"7acf001\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Collection<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d133f6f\" data-block-id=\"d133f6f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Collection carts should be equipped with at least two bins, and three if your school uses dual-stream recycling.<\/strong> Using a cart with only one bin will require multiple trips to separately collect trash and recyclables, making the process less efficient.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-51b64bd\" data-block-id=\"51b64bd\"><style>.stk-51b64bd .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:300px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-51b64bd .stk-img-wrapper{height:189px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4158\" src=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat.webp 1500w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat-992x1024.webp 992w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat-768x793.webp 768w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-9T92-BLA_9T93_Cat-1487x1536.webp 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-ee4eb0f\" data-block-id=\"ee4eb0f\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-375f607\" id=\"spotting-contamination\" data-block-id=\"375f607\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Spotting Contamination<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6d2b8d7\" data-block-id=\"6d2b8d7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Is your school recycling right? If not, all your recycling efforts could go to waste. When a recycling bin contains too much trash or contamination, the entire load may be sent to the landfill instead of being recycled. To prevent this, watch out for items that don&#8217;t belong in the recycling. Share common recycling mistakes with teachers and staff so everyone can help students recycle properly. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4ffe138\" data-block-id=\"4ffe138\"><style>.stk-4ffe138 .stk-img-wrapper{width:666px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4ffe138 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4160\" src=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-112422.png\" width=\"659\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-112422.png 659w, https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-112422-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-bfbab06\" data-block-id=\"bfbab06\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d24b29c\" id=\"recycling-checklist\" data-block-id=\"d24b29c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Recycling Checklist<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-08cfce0\" data-block-id=\"08cfce0\"><style>.stk-08cfce0 {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Review your school\u2019s recycling guidelines<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-43f5906\" data-block-id=\"43f5906\"><style>.stk-43f5906 {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Label recycling and trash bins (note single vs. dual stream)<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9bf36bd\" data-block-id=\"9bf36bd\"><style>.stk-9bf36bd {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Ensure all classrooms have appropriate recycling and trash bins<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-571639c\" data-block-id=\"571639c\"><style>.stk-571639c {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Post visual guides of what can and cannot be recycled<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2b96781\" data-block-id=\"2b96781\"><style>.stk-2b96781 {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Ensure recycling is not bagged when placed in dumpster<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f9e84a4\" data-block-id=\"f9e84a4\"><style>.stk-f9e84a4 {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Check for contamination in recycling bins<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fd92097\" data-block-id=\"fd92097\"><style>.stk-fd92097 {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Make sure recycling is disposed of in the correct dumpster<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4743f5f\" data-block-id=\"4743f5f\"><style>.stk-4743f5f {border-top-left-radius:59px !important;border-top-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:59px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:59px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;max-width:500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Make sure dumpster lids are closed to prevent contamination<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While you, the custodian, are not generating much recycling yourself during the workday, you are responsible for collecting and disposing a schools worth of it! Custodians have a crucial role to play in making sure that their school is recycling properly, from reducing contamination to tackling the logistics of collection and disposal. 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