SDUSD Recycling Program
2024-25 Recycling Challenge
Cathy Murphy
Reminding students to Recycle & Compost!
2024-25 Recycling Challenge
Recycle @ School: It's the Law!
Did you know that recycling is the LAW in California? Schools are required to recycle mixed paper (most types), cardboard, rigid plastic, glass bottles and jars, and metal containers to be in compliance. Read more>>
NEWS/EVENTS/COMPETITIONS
2025-26 Recycling Challenge
This year's Recycling Challenge runs from August 11 - March 2, 2026. Winning schools can earn special recognition and "bragging rights" for reducing waste, recycling, and increasing environmental awareness on their campus!
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Click below for more information on the Challenge and to see how your school ranked last year!
The Earth Prize is an annual, global $100,000 environmental sustainability competition for students between the ages of 13 and 19, which rewards the teams whose projects have the most potential to address environmental issues.
Students are inspired, educated, mentored and empowered to solve environmental sustainability problems.
Learn more and pre-register for the 2026 competition here.
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Registration Open: SEP - NOV 30, 2025
CONTACT US
Recycling Program
San Diego Unified School District
Operations Division
4860 Ruffner Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Questions?
SDUSD's Love Food Not Waste Program
LFNW goals are to: 1) Feed Students, 2) Feed the Budget, 3) Feed Others, 4) Feed the Soil , and 5) Feed Plastic Free! Please see below for more information on our LFNW programs and how your school can be involved.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
As schools resume, the new academic year is a great chance to inspire students to adopt eco-friendly habits. From using sustainable supplies to creative projects with recycled materials, encouraging students to assess their environmental impact can be fun and effective.
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The activities from Project Learning Tree can be integrated throughout the school year.
Click HERE for more information!
ON-GOING - PepsiCo Recycle Rally
Recycle Rally is a free nationwide program that benefits K-12 schools and students by providing incentives and resources to help make recycling easy, fun, and rewarding. For more information, click HERE.
Make sure to check SDUSD Zero Waste & Recycling Information page for more news, events, competitions and resources!