INTRODUCTION EL CIVICS RECYCLING UNIT Beginning Level This guide will take you through the Environment 43.3 Objective: Identify environmental problems, access environmental organizations and government agencies and recognize appropriate steps for resolution of the problems. There are three tasks for this assessment. In Task 1, student identifies and sorts recyclables and non-recyclables. Given up to 10 refuse items or pictures of refuse items (BL-BH=6), student will sort them according to city recycling and disposal standards and place them into categories such as: 1) recyclable organic waste 2) recyclable paper 3) recyclable plastics, glass, and aluminum 4) non-recyclable waste 5) hazardous waste There are several teaching activities to achieve the objective. These are suggestions only and can be adapted to meet your students specific needs. Page 4: The first page of Task 1 contains a suggested list of activities and materials. Page 5: Examples of Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Materials to be used as a reference. (For further examples, see the Additional Teacher Resources on page 35). Pages 6-11: Activities practicing sorting items into the correct recyclable and non-recyclable categories. Page 12: Environment Rubric: Task 1. The task is worth 10 points. 1 1/23/2012
In Task 2, student will locate community agencies responsible for recycling and disposal. Given level-appropriate information on up to 5 different local recycling and disposal agencies (BL-BH=3), student will complete a chart that includes level-appropriate information such as days/hours of operation, address, phone, description of services, cost of service, and transportation/directions. Information given to students is in the form of brochures, flyers, pages from the telephone directory, web site or simplified sources (BL only) and includes information about services. Page 13: The first page of Task 2 contains a suggested list of activities and materials. Page 14-15: Recyling and Waste Disposal Centers. List of centers and their services in Oceanside. Pages 16-21: Chart Practice. Students practice writing the key information on a chart. Pages 22: Assessment: Task 2. Students read about 3 centers and write the key information on a chart. Page 23: Environment Rubric: Task 2 The task is worth 15 points, which will be added to the Task 1 Rubric for the final score. In Task 3, student will inform others about recycling and responsible disposal. Student responds in writing (in paragraph form) to a set of consumer recycling and disposal problems based on the rules and services in Tasks 1 and 2. In response to specific, level-appropriate, multi-part consumer questions (BL-BH=2), student identifies issues/problems and recommends solutions. Page 24: The first page of Task 3 contains a suggested list of activities and materials. 2 1/23/2012
Pages 25-30: Students practice writing answers to two recycling questions. Pages 31-32: Assessment: Task 3. Students write answers to two recycling questions. Page 33: Environment Rubric: Task 3 The task is worth 6 points, which will be added to the other tasks for the final score. Page 34: Environment Objective: Final Score. Page 35: Additional Instructor Resources. Websites for additional information are included. Instructors note total points for your level. At the Beginning level, students need to score: BL 10 BH 15 This number should be explained to students. The score a Beginning student receives on Task 1 will be added to Task 2 and 3 for the final score. If a Beginning Low student earned 3 points on Task 1 and 4 points on Task 2, for example, the student only needs to earn 3 more points on Task 3 to pass the Environment objective. REMINDER - The activities in this packet are meant to be suggestions for your use on completing the objectives. These additional assessments are not meant to be additional work for you and your students. They are to be incorporated into your regular classroom activities. 3 1/23/2012
RECYCLING OBJECTIVE: TASK 1 Students will identify and sort recyclables and non-recyclables. Level: Beginning Task 1 Materials Suggested Activities Students will identify and sort recyclables and non-recyclables. Given up to 10 refuse items or pictures of refuse items (BL-BH=6), students will sort them according to city recycling and disposal standards and place them into categories such as: 1) recyclable organic waste 2) recyclable paper 3) recyclable plastics, glass, and aluminum 4) non-recyclable waste 5) hazardous waste 1. Optional Handout A 2. Examples of Recyclable and Nonrecyclable Materials 3. Activity 1: Recycling Categories 4. Activity 2: Yes or No 5. Activity 3: Matching 6. Realia Practice Items 7. Task 1 Assessment 8. Environment Rubric: Task 1 1. Discuss why we recycle. (Optional: Use Handout A) 2. Review vocabulary for recyclable and non-recyclable items. Use Examples of Recyclable and Nonrecyclable Materials or realia. 3. Brainstorm with the class other examples for each category. 4. Have Ss practice putting the items in the correct category with Activity 1. 5. Direct Ss to decide if an item is recyclable or not with Activity 2. 6. With a partner, have SS cut pictures from Activity 3 and put them in the correct bin. Practice the dialogues. 7. Check out the Realia Practice Items from Jayne. Have Ss practice putting the items in the correct bins. 8. Give Ss the Task 1 Assessment. 9. Score with the Environment Rubric: Task 1. 4 1/23/2012
Examples of Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Materials Organic Waste Recyclable Paper coffee grounds grass clippings fruits and vegetables Recyclable plastic, glass, and aluminum computer paper mail newspaper Non-Recyclable Waste (trash) plastic bottle glass jar aluminum can Hazardous Waste styrofoam glass mirror light bulb flammable liquids car products cleaning products 5 1/23/2012
Activity 1: Recycling Categories Write the category under each picture. The categories may be used more than once. The first one is done for you. Organic Waste Recyclable Paper Recyclable plastic Non-Recyclable Waste Hazardous Waste Recyclable aluminum 6 1/23/2012
Activity 1: Recycling Categories Answer Key Write the category under each picture. The categories may be used more than once. The first one is done for you. Organic Waste Recyclable Paper Recyclable plastic Non-Recyclable Waste Hazardous Waste Recyclable aluminum Organic Waste Hazardous Waste Organic Waste Non-recyclable waste Recyclable aluminum Recyclable Paper Non-recyclable waste Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Recyclable plastic Recyclable Paper Organic Waste 7 1/23/2012
Activity 2: Yes or No Directions: Look at the picture. Circle Yes if you can recycle the item. Circle No if you can t recycle the item. Is this recyclable? Yes, it is. No, it isn t. Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 8 1/23/2012
Activity 2: Yes or No Answer Key Directions: Look at the picture. Circle Yes if you can recycle the item. Circle No if you can t recycle the item. Is this recyclable? Yes, it is. No, it isn t. Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 9 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Matching Directions: Cut out the objects. Put them in the correct recycling bin. Practice the dialogues below. 10 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Matching Bins Plastic, glass, aluminum bin Trash can Hazardous Waste bin Does the water bottle go in the plastic bin? Yes, it does. Paper bin Does the banana go in the trash can? No, it doesn t. It goes in the organic waste bin. Where does the glass jar go? It goes in the glass recycling bin. Where do the Styrofoam cups go? They go in the trash can. 11 1/23/2012
Environment Rubric: Task 1 Given up to 10 refuse items, (BL-BH=6, IL-A=10), student will sort them according to city recycling and disposal standards and place them into categories such as 1) recyclable organic waste, 2) recyclable paper, 3) recyclable plastics, glass, and aluminum, 4) non-recyclable waste, 5) hazardous waste. Use the rubric below to score Task 1: Identify and sort recyclables and non-recyclables. Each item is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points. Scoring Rubric Points Content Item is correctly sorted. 1 Item is incorrectly sorted. 0 Sorting Results 1. Item #1 (BL-A) 0 1 2. Item #2 (BL-A) 0 1 3. Item #3 (BL-A) 0 1 4. Item #4 (BL-A) 0 1 5. Item #5 (BL-A) 0 1 6. Item #6 (BL-A) 0 1 7. Item #7 (IL-A) 0 1 8. Item #8 (IL-A) 0 1 9. Item #9 (IL-A) 0 1 10. Item #10 (IL-A) 0 1 Total Score 12 1/23/2012
ENVIRONMENT OBJECTIVE: TASK 2 Locate Community Agencies Responsible for Recycling and Disposal. Level: Beginning Task 2 Materials Suggested Activities Given level appropriate information on up to 5 different local recycling and disposal agencies (BL-BH=3, IL=4, IH- A=5), student will complete a chart that includes days/hours of operation, address, phone, services, costs, and directions. 1. Recycling and Waste Disposal Centers List 2. Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks 3. Activity 2: Matching 4. Activity 3: Partner Jigsaw 5. Environment Assessment: Task 2 6. Environment Rubric: Task 2 1. Ask students for suggestions of where to take recyclables and hazardous waste. List items on the board. 2. Introduce the Recycling and Waste Disposal Centers List. Discuss what items are similar and what items are different. Also compare hours, services, etc. 3. Direct students to work together to fill in the missing information in Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks. Use the information from the Recycling and Waste Disposal Centers List. 4. Cut the cards apart in Activity 2: Matching. Working with a partner or small group, have Ss match the questions with the answers. When matched, have Ss practice the questions and answers. 5. With a partner, have Ss practice asking for the missing information in Activity 3: Partner Jigsaw. Check to make sure all the information has been completed correctly. Another option: Post the center information around the room and have students fill in the blanks from the posters. 6. Give Ss Environment Assessment: Task 2. Have Ss complete the chart. 7. Score with Environment Rubric: Task 2. 13 1/23/2012
Recycling and Waste Disposal Centers North County Waste Management Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (760) 439-2828 2141 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 92054 MATERIALS ACCEPTED SERVICES Recyclable Material #1-#7 Plastic bottles #2 Plastic Jugs drop off Aluminum Beverage Cans drop off Computer Paper Mixed Paper Newspaper Phone books drop off Non Recyclable Material Computers Ink Cartridges Televisions Office Machines Toner Cartridges Video Tapes City of Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program $19.44 per month for trash and recycling No hazardous materials. (760) 439-2824 Oceanside, CA 92054 MATERIALS ACCEPTED SERVICES Material Plastic Bottles Aerosol Cans Aluminum Cans Aluminum Foil Glass Jars Books Residential 14 1/23/2012
Catalogs Cereal Boxes Cardboard Computer Paper White Office Paper Magazines Mixed Paper Newspaper Yard Clippings Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility Please call to schedule an appointment. (760) 439-2824 2880 Industry St Oceanside, CA 92054 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/water/recycling/default.asp MATERIALS ACCEPTED SERVICES NOTE Hazardous Material Adhesives drop off Aerosol Cans drop off Antifreeze drop off drop off Tuesday-Friday, from 8am to 4pm only Asbestos drop off Please call (760) 439-2824 for help Brake Fluid drop off Car Batteries drop off Gasoline Household Cleaners Batteries Paint drop off drop off drop off drop off Transmission drop off Fluid Used Motor Oil drop off Drop off used motor oil and filters Tuesday-Friday, 8am to 4pm only Non-recyclable Materials Computer Monitors drop off 15 1/23/2012
Televisions drop off disposal fee Computers drop off disposal fee Office Machines drop off Printers drop off Cell Phones drop off 16 1/23/2012
Directions: Fill in the missing information. Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks Name Address Phone North County Management 2141 Boulevard Number (760) - 2828 Hours Services Costs Tuesday to and off none recyclable materials and nonrecyclable 8 a.m. to only City of Curbside Program Oceanside Waste Facility Oceanside (760) 439-2880 Industry Oceanside, CA 92054 439-2824 none for an appointment up recyclable materials only drop off hazardous only $19.44 per month fee for television and computers Practice. What is the phone number? It s. What is the address? The address is. Is there a fee? Yes, there is. No, there isn t. What are the hours? The hours are. It s by appointment only. What services do they offer? They offer. 17 1/23/2012
Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks Answer Key Directions: Fill in the missing information. Name Address Phone Number North County 2141 (760) 439- Waste Oceanside 2828 Management Boulevard Hours Services Costs Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4p.m. and drop off. No hazardous materials. none City of Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility Oceanside (760) 439-2824 2880 Industry Street Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 439-2824 none Call for an appointment Pick up recyclable materials only. drop off hazardous materials only. $19.44 per month fee for television and computers 18 1/23/2012
Activity 2: Matching Cut the cards. Match the question with the answer. What s the name of the company? North County Waste Management What s the phone number? (760) 439-2828 What s the address? 2141 Oceanside Boulevard What are the hours? Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. What services do they offer? Pick up and drop off. No hazardous materials. Is there a fee? none 19 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Partner Jigsaw Partner A: Write down the information for the Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility in the chart below. Ask your partner for the missing information about Oceanside Curbside Recycling. North County Waste Management is done for you as an example. North County Waste Management Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (760) 439-2828 2141 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 92054 Will non-recyclable materials. Can drop off some recyclable materials. Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility Please call to schedule an appointment. (760) 439-2824 2880 Industry St Oceanside, CA 92054 Drop off hazardous materials only. Name Address Phone Number North County 2141 (760) Waste Oceanside 439- Management Blvd 2828 Oceanside, CA 92054 Hours Services Costs Tuesday- Saturday, 8-4 p.m. Pick up and drop off. No hazardous materials. none Oceanside Curbside Recycling Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility 20 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Partner Jigsaw Partner B: Write down the information for the Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program in the chart below. Ask your partner for the missing information about Hazardous Waste Facility. North County Waste Facility is done for you as an example. North County Waste Management Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (760) 439-2828 2141 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 92054 Will non-recyclable materials. Can drop off some recyclable materials. Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program (760) 439-2824 Oceanside, CA 92054 Pick up recyclable materials only. No hazardous materials. $19.44 per month. Name Address Phone Number North County 2141 Oceanside (760) Waste Blvd, Oceanside, 439- Management CA 92054 2828 Hours Services Costs Tuesday- Saturday, 8-4 p.m. Pick up and drop off. No hazardous materials. none Oceanside Curbside Recycling Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility 21 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Partner Jigsaw Answer Key North County Waste Management Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (760) 439-2828 2141 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 92054 Will non-recyclable materials. Can drop off some recyclable materials. Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program (760) 439-2824 Oceanside, CA 92054 Pick up recyclable materials only. No hazardous materials. $19.44 per month. Name Address Phone Number North County 2141 Oceanside (760) Waste Blvd, Oceanside, 439- Management CA 92054 2828 Hours Services Costs Tuesday- Saturday, 8-4 p.m. Pick up and drop off. No hazardous materials. none Oceanside Curbside Recycling Oceanside, Ca 92054 (760) 439-2824 none Pick up recyclable materials only. No hazardous materials. Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility 22 1/23/2012
Environment Assessment: Task 2 Directions: Complete the chart below. North County Waste Management Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (760) 439-2828 2141 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 92054 Will non-recyclable materials. Can drop off some recyclable materials. Oceanside Hazardous Waste Facility Please call to schedule an appointment. (760) 439-2824 2880 Industry St. Oceanside, CA 92054 Drop off hazardous materials only. Oceanside Curbside Recycling Program (760) 439-2824 Oceanside, CA 92054 Pick up recyclable materials only. No hazardous materials. Name Address Phone Number Hours Services Costs 23 1/23/2012
Environment Rubric: Task 2 Given level appropriate information on up to 5 different local recycling and disposal agencies (BL-BH=3, IL=4, IH-A=5), student will complete a chart that includes days/hours of operation, address, phone, services, costs, and directions. Use the rubric below to score the recommendations. The task is worth a total of 15 points. Content Scoring Rubric Points (13 possible) 90% of the items assigned to the Intermediate Low-Advanced level students are correct. 80% of the items assigned to the Intermediate Low-Advanced level students are correct. 70% of the items assigned to the Intermediate Low-Advanced level students are correct. 80% of the items assigned to the Beginning Low-Beginning High level students are correct. 70% of the items assigned to the Beginning Low-Beginning High level students are correct. Less than 70% of the items assigned to the Beginning Low- Beginning High level students are correct. 13 11 9 7 5 0 Legibility, Neatness, and Spelling Points (2 possible) Neat and legible. Spelling errors do not interfere with meaning. 2 Not neat or legible or spelling errors interfere with meaning. 0 Total 24 1/23/2012
ENVIRONMENT OBJECTIVE: TASK 3 Locate Community Agencies Responsible for Recycling and Disposal. Level: Beginning Task 3 Materials Suggested Activities Student responds, orally or in writing, to a set of consumer recycling and disposal problems based on the rules and services in Tasks 1 and 2. In response to specific, levelappropriate, multi-part consumer questions (BL- BH=2, IL=4, IH- A=5), student identifies issues/problems and recommends solutions. 1. Activity 1: Questions and Answers 2. Activity 2: Choose the Correct Verb 3. Activity 3: Assessment Practice 4. Task 3: Assessment Questions 5. Environment Rubric: Task 3 1. Review what is recyclable and nonrecyclable. Hold up a picture or an item and elicit questions: Is this recyclable? Where does it go? Where can you drop it off? 2. Write examples of the answers on the board. Direct Ss to practice writing answers to the questions with Activity 1: Questions and Answers. 3. Practice the grammar with Activity 2: Choose the Correct Verb. 4. For assessment practice, direct Ss to complete Activity 3: Assessment Practice. Have Ss look at the pictures and write two complete sentences for each picture. Write examples of the board and elicit answers. Correct as a class. 5. Have Ss write questions to the Task 3: Assessment Questions. 6. 6. Use the Environment Rubric: Task 3 to score the assessments. 25 1/23/2012
Activity 1: Answer the Questions Directions: Look at the picture. Practice with a partner. Answer the questions with full sentences. Write your own in the blank box. Is the apple core recyclable? Yes, the apple core is recyclable. Are the letters recyclable? Yes, the letters are recyclable. Is the motor oil recyclable? No, the motor oil isn t recyclable. Are the styrofoam boxes recyclable? No, the styrofoam boxes aren t recyclable. Is the glass jar recyclable? Are the paint cans recyclable? Where does it go? Where do they go? Where do you take it? Where do they go? Where does it go? Where do you take them? It goes in the organic waste bin. They go in the recycle bin. Take it to the hazardous waste facility. They go in the trash can. 26 1/23/2012
Activity 1: Answer the Questions Answer Key Directions: Look at the picture. Practice with a partner. Answer the questions with full sentences. Write your own in the blank box. Is the apple core Where does it recyclable? go? Yes, the apple core is recyclable. It goes in the organic waste bin. Are the letters recyclable? Yes, the letters are recyclable. Is the motor oil recyclable? No, the motor oil isn t recyclable. Are the styrofoam boxes recyclable? No, the styrofoam boxes aren t recyclable. Is the glass jar recyclable? Yes, the glass jar is recyclable. Are the paint cans recyclable? No, the paints cans aren t recyclable. Where do they go? Where do you take it? Where do they go? Where does it go? Where do you take them? They go in the recycle bin. Take it to the hazardous waste facility. They go in the trash can. It goes in the recycle bin. Take them to the hazardous waste facility. 27 1/23/2012
Activity 2: Choose the Correct Verb Choose the correct verb. Write the sentence with the correct verb. 1. The cardboard boxes ( go / goes ) in the recycle bin. They ( are / aren t ) recyclable. 2. The light bulbs ( go / goes ) in the trash can. They ( are / aren t ) recyclable. 3. The glass jar (go /goes ) in the recycling bin. It ( is / isn t ) recyclable. 4. ( Take / Takes ) the motor oil to the hazardous waste facility. It ( is / isn t ) recyclable. 28 1/23/2012
Activity 2: Choose the Correct Verb Answer Key Choose the correct verb. Write the sentence with the correct verb. 1. The cardboard boxes (go / goes ) in the recycle bin. They ( are / aren t ) recyclable. The cardboard boxes go in the recycle bin. They are recyclable. 2. The light bulbs ( go / goes ) in the trash can. They ( are / aren t ) recyclable. The light bulbs go in the trash can. They aren t recyclable. 3. The glass jar (go / goes ) in the recycling bin. It ( is / isn t ) recyclable. The glass jar goes in the recycling bin. It is recyclable. 4. ( Take / Takes ) the motor oil to the hazardous waste facility. It ( is / isn t ) recyclable. Take the motor oil to the hazardous waste facility. It isn t recyclable. 29 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Assessment Practice Look at the pictures below. Are the items recyclable? Where do they go? Write two complete sentences for each item. The first one is done for you. 1. aluminum cans Are the aluminum cans recyclable? Yes, the aluminum cans are recyclable. Where do they go? They go in the recycle bin. 2. coffee grounds Are coffee grounds recyclable? Where do they go? 3. computer Is a computer recyclable? Where can you take it? 30 1/23/2012
Activity 3: Assessment Practice Answer Key Look at the pictures below. Are the items recyclable? Where does they go? Write two complete sentences for each item. The first one is done for you. 1. aluminum cans Are the aluminum cans recyclable? Yes, the aluminum cans are recyclable. Where do they go? They go in the recycle bin. 2. coffee grounds Are coffee grounds recyclable? Yes, coffee grounds are recyclable. Where do they go? They go in the organic waste bin. 3. computer Is a computer recyclable? No, a computer isn t recyclable. Where can you take it Take it to the hazardous waste facility. 31 1/23/2012
Environment Assessment: Task 3 Directions: Look at the pictures. Answer the questions in complete sentences. 1. apple core Is the apple core recyclable? Where does it go? 2. Styrofoam boxes Are Styrofoam boxes recyclable? Where do they go? 32 1/23/2012
Environment Assessment: Task 3 Answer Key Directions: Look at the pictures. Answer the questions in complete sentences. 1. apple core Is the apple core recyclable? Yes, the apple core is recyclable. Where does it go? It goes in the organic waste bin. 2. Styrofoam boxes Are Styrofoam boxes recyclable? No, Styrofoam boxes aren t recyclable. Where do they go? They go in the trash can. 33 1/23/2012
Environment Rubric: Task 3 Student responds, in writing, to a set of consumer recycling and disposal problems based on the rules and services in Tasks 1 and 2. In response to specific, level-appropriate, multi-part consumer questions (BL-BH=2, IL=4, IH- A=5), student identifies issues/problems and recommends solutions. Use the rubric below to score the student s written responses. Each written response is worth 3 points, for a total of 15 points possible (BL- BH=6, IL=12, IH-A=15). Content Scoring Rubric Written answer is appropriate, clear, complete, and has correct content. There may be errors, but they do not interfere with meaning. Written answer is appropriate and has correct content. It may be partially complete. There may be errors that interfere with meaning, but the sentence can be understood with inference. Written answer is appropriate and correct but answers only one part of the question using a yes or no answer. Written answer is inappropriate, incomprehensible or incorrect or there is no sentence. Points (15 possible) 3 2 1 0 Written Responses Score Written Answer #1 (BL-A) 0 1 2 3 Written Answer #2 (BL-A) 0 1 2 3 Written Answer #3 (IL-A) 0 1 2 3 Written Answer #4 (IL-A) 0 1 2 3 Written Answer #5 (IH-A) 0 1 2 3 Total 34 1/23/2012
Environment Objective: Final Score Add the scores of the tasks together for the final score. Use the rating scale below to determine if a student has passed or not passed. Rating Scale Total Points Possible 40 Advanced: 36 Intermediate High: 32 Intermediate Low: 23 Beginning High: 15 Beginning Low: 10 Final Scores Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Total 35 1/23/2012
Handout A INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WASTE? 2009 Torrance Adult School, Images from office.microsoft..com WASTE is unwanted materials or substances that are left after you have used something. There are three main types of waste: TRASH These are things that you throw away, such as food that has gone bad or disposable diapers. Trash cannot be recycled. RECYCLABLES These are items that can be made into something else that is usable. Many paper, plastic, glass and metal products can be recycled. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE These are items you no longer want, but may have dangerous chemicals in them. You cannot throw them away or recycle them. 36 1/23/2012
INTRODUCTION: WHERE DOES WASTE GO? 2009, Torrance Adult School, Images from office.microsoft.com It is always best to prevent waste if at all possible. If you must create waste, these are the options for disposal: LANDFILL A place where waste is buried under the ground. Some items in the trash are biodegradable and will break down over time. Other items (such as diapers) are not, and may take hundreds of years to break down. HAZARDOUS WASTE CENTER A location that accepts hazardous waste and electronics, including automotive items, paint, batteries, computers and TVs. CURSIDE RECYCLING OR RECYCLING CENTER Along with your garbage, your city may also recycling that you place in a separate bin. If not, you can separate your recycling items, then take them to a recycling center. You can even earn money for items you bring to a recycling center! 37 1/23/2012
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES 1. Lists and examples of each type of material: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/garbage-recycling/whats-in-ourgarbage.asp 2. Articles on recycling plus list of local resources: http://earth911.com/ 3. Hazardous waste: http://northcounty.wm.com/hhw.asp 4. Oceanside Recycling: http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/services/departments_divisions/mission_statemen t/solid_waste_recycling_services_n_hhw.asp 38 1/23/2012