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SCOOL GRANTS AIM TO INCREASE RECYCLING AT AREA SCHOOLS! APPLY NOW TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL IMPLEMENT AND IMPROVE WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS!

Schools in the Flathead are able to apply for mini-grants each year to help implement waste reduction and recycling programs on their campuses. In response to a survey of schools last year, the Flathead County Solid Waste District, through the Waste Not Project, will be making available four $500 mini grants annually. Schools are also encouraged to seek matching grant funds to increase the impact of this program.

Last years' grants were a great success. Hundreds of pounds of waste were diverted from the landfill due to the efforts of local schools. Think your school can do a better job with recycling and reducing its waste?

If you are an educator in Flathead County and wish to apply for a Waste Reduction Education Grant, please contact Mayre Flowers at 756-8993 or mayre@flatheadcitizens.org. Or fill out an application and send to: PO Box 771 Kalispell, MT 59903

DISPOSE OF YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTE SAFELY!

The Flathead County Landfill offers a Household Hazardous Waste Collection every third Saturday of the month. This collection is free for homeowners, renters, and individuals and accepts products including leftover oil-based paints, pesticides or herbicides, automotive products and cleaners, and poisons. Call the Flathead County Landfill at 758-5910 for details and to pre-register.

Learn more about reducing, reusing, and recycling hazardous chemicals at www.wastenotproject.org

IN-CLASS RECYCLING PRESENTATIONS & LANDFILL TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

WasteNot will soon be offering in-class recycling presentations for grades K-12 and landfill tours for school groups to the Flathead County landfill and our Compost Garden for Spring 2010. This is a great way to educate students about recycling and waste. Please contact our office if you are interested in scheduling a tour for your students.

Download the Waste Not Curriculum, a great school recylcing resource.

The WasteNot Project is a cooperative effort between Flathead County Solid Waste District, Flathead Valley Community College Service Learning Program and Citizens For A Better Flathead. Links to external web sites or information included on this web site suggesting general practices do not necessarily constitute endorsements by these organizations. Call 756-8993 or 758-5910 if you have suggestions or simply want additional information.