SDUSD Recycling Program

All schools that receive waste and recycling services through the District contract with Ware Disposal are automatically included in the Challenge.

 

A baseline of current waste disposal and recycling service levels is set for each school with calculations based on overall diversion and the volume of material generated per-student. An emphasis is placed on lower trash volume and costs, and increases in recycling diversion. Our goal is to increase recycling participation to keep material out of the landfill, as well as to “right-size” both trash and recycling service levels to reduce costs to the General Fund over the course of the school year.

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The Recycling Challenge is points-based.  An online Recycling Challenge Sustainability Form will be available in early 2026.  Schools should submit the form by March 2, 2026, and include information demonstrating their school’s efforts to educate and promote recycling, waste diversion, and/or sustainability efforts on campus to receive additional points.

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Check out the Prizes! The top schools in each grade level category with the most points will receive a trophy and bragging rights!  A Most Improved award will be presented to the school that may not have reached the top tier, but made significant strides in their diversion level and outreach over the course of the school year.

*Sorry! No monetary awards are available again this year*

 

Winning schools will be recognized and receive their award in Spring 2026.

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​Grade Level Categories:

1)  Elementary/K-8 Schools; 2)  Middle Schools; 3)  High Schools

4)  Most Improved (any grade level)