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To be considered for a Wastebusters Award, your school needs to meet the following basic criteria and reach a minimum diversion rate (described below).

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Label recycling, food scrap, and compostable paper containers in all classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms throughout the campus Post recycling and food scrap/compostable paper signs in each classroom, cafeteria, and restrooms throughout the campus Implement recycling and food scraps/compostable paper collection in all cafeterias and lunch areas Support custodial staff in creating an organized and accountable system for the collection of recyclables and food scraps/compostable paper Notify students and faculty of the recycling and food scraps/compostable paper programs that are in effect Collect yard trimmings, separately from the trash, for composting Meet with your principal, custodian or facility manager to reduce trash volumes and “right size” recycling and food scrap collection service Arrange for annual cleaning and relabeling of recycling and food scrap/compostable paper containers Ensure that all outdoor trash dumpsters, recycling, yard trimmings and food scrap carts are appropriately labeled Convene a schoolwide Green Team to help promote and monitor recycling and food scrap programs Conduct one promotional activity (ex. assembly, classroom or lunchtime presentation, skit, or other school activity) during the school year Take pictures and/or videos of student recycling activities and submit them along with your application (verify that pictured students are not on the “Do Not Photo” list)

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