Recycling for the Classroom

“Reduce Reuse Recycle” is not just a slogan at BCDS, it is a way of life. Teachers were the original recyclers and we are carrying on the tradition.  We reuse many household items for crafts, glue pots, paint containers, science experiments, student inventions and many, many other exciting activities. Thanks to our parent donations, we keep our shelves stocked with necessary goodies. How can you help? Here is a list of our regularly needed items.  All we ask is that you clean and dry the items before bringing them in.

      Broken or no longer needed mechanical items (telephones, tape players, VHS
    players, DVD, etc.) NO:  monitors , TVs or vacuums

      Yogurt cups with lids or without lids

      Cottage cheese size containers with or without lids

      2-liter pop bottles, 8-ounce water bottles (with lids), tennis ball cans with plastic lids

      Egg cartons (card board)

      Oatmeal containers (cardboard)

      Meat trays (please make sure to clean with bleach or hot, soapy water)

      Plastic deli trays and bowls

      Small applesauce containers

      Coffee cans

      Metal juice can lids

      2 liter milk jugs (November only)

      Plastic berry baskets

      Colorful wire (telephone or other)

      Packages of old envelopes or letterhead from your business

Anything you might think is “good stuff” such as PVC pipes, tubes, foam packaging and large pieces of bubble wrap.  If you aren’t sure, ask us!

Cleaning out your kitchen?  We can always use:

      Measuring spoons and cups

      Funnels

      Wooden spoons