Allentown public and private schools are required to recycle:

	paper
	aluminum cans
	cardboard
	yard waste

	steel cans
	#1 and #2 plastic bottles
	glass bottles and jars

Schools have lots of paper to recycle. It is best to have a paper recycling bin next to each trash can and containers for cans and bottles in cafeterias and vending machine areas throughout the school. The Allentown School District has blue paper recycling bins for each classroom and office.

Check to see if your cafeteria has recycling bins for aluminum cans and plastic bottles.

Does your school need help setting up or improving recycling in the classrooms, cafeteria or offices? Would you like to volunteer to help?
Click here or call the Hotline.

Education Programs:

The Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste offers a variety of adaptable interactive programs and games for all ages. The recycling and litter prevention programs are available to Allentown schools and groups only.

Call the Hotline or click here if you are interested in a program.

The Allentown Middle School Book Cover
Design Contest

Middle School Students ... Enter & Win! - See your artwork on our site!

Draw a poster in art class with recycling, clean and green or Don't Trash Allentown themes to win prizes! Entries are judged on the message and the artwork! Anyone can win a prize just for entering. The top six designs and all of names of the best entries are featured on book covers distributed free in Allentown schools.

Art Teachers! Students! Look at Contest Details.

Click here to see past entries.