How do I get involved?
- Promote recycling at your school or office - Download free recycling and composting signage here
- Bring recycling awareness to your school- PepsiCo Recycle Rally
- Free activities, projects, games and virtual field trips- Republic Services Recycling Education Program
Citizen Science - Opportunities for learning through exploration and authentic scientific inquiry:
- Informalscience.org - A collection of project, research, and evaluation resources to support informal STEM education.
- FieldScope - Browse citizen science initiatives and programs from around the nation, and add your own!
- iNaturalist or Project Noah - Tool for citizen scientists. Explore and share observations from the natural world.
Grants and Recycling Resources
Limited opportunities exist for grants for recycling and waste reduction projects or infrastructure needs in schools. Check out the following:
- Green Up Our Schools Waste Reduction Grant Program
- Environmental Action Projects Grant - (not currently accepting grant applications) subscribe to Project Learning Tree Newsletter for future funding opportunities
Printable Materials
Download and print or share online. Need a customized, educational recycle guide for your group or school? Contact us at (970) 498-5772 or solidwasteeducation@larimer.org to discuss your needs. We can help!
- Single stream recycle guide
- Single stream recycle brochure
- Recyclables afterlife brochure
- Prescription drugs disposal handout
- DIY vermicomposting bin
- H2O Jo coloring book
Larimer County Recycling Center Data
- Current recycling prices at Larimer County Recycling Center
- Amounts recycled at Larimer County Recycling Center
