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Waste prevention and recycling resources for schools

Garbage and recycling  ›  Resources for schools

Teach your students about waste prevention and resource conservation. Metro develops and maintains a wide selection of resources and programs for schools in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.

Metro provides free classroom presentations, puppet shows, educational theatre assemblies and other educational materials on waste prevention, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste. Help your students understand the connection between their personal choices and the earth’s diminishing resources. Presentations and materials are geared to state standards and designed to help you enhance your teaching goals.

Elementary school resources

Metro offers free puppet shows, classroom presentations and curriculum materials to elementary schools in the Portland metropolitan region...More

Middle and high school resources

Metro provides presentations, curriculum, videos, teacher workshops and community service projects to middle and high schools in the Portland metropolitan region....More

School recycling guide

Find resources to help support your in-school recycling program...More

Waste prevention art by students

View designs created by kindergarten through 12th grade students for Metro's Earth Day art contest ...More

Need assistance?

Freda Sherburne, elementary school programs
503-972-8547
freda.sherburne@oregonmetro.gov

John Sheehan, middle and high school programs
503-972-8542
John.Sheehan@oregonmetro.gov

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Resources for teachers and parents

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