Are you interested in teaching your employees how to recycle at your company? Then you've come to the right place! As more and more companies opt to recycle, scheduling one or more recycling training sessions with your employees will ensure they have a clear understanding of how the program works and increase overall participation. Take a look at our downloadable training presentation that you can use for your own staff! Visit www.roadrunnerwm.com for more information.

1. BROUGHT TO YOU BY
WELCOME TO
RECYCLING
TRAINING

2. � Project Goals
� Quiz
� What Is Recycling and Why Is It Important?
� Introduction To The Industry
� Breakdown of MSW
� Recycling Examples
� Get To Know What’s Recyclable
� Recycling Tips
� Collection Points
� Common Contaminants
� Educational Materials
� Eco-Ambassadors
� Q&A
TRAINING OVERVIEW

3. PROGRAM GOALS

4. TEST YOUR RECYCLING KNOWLEDGE!
1
According to the EPA,
the average person
generates how much
waste per day?
2
Which of the materials
cannot be recycled?
a.) Sticky Notes
b.) Styrofoam
c.) Amazon Boxes
d.) Plastic Bottles
4
How many times can glass be
recycled before it loses
quality?
a.) 1 Time
b.) 5-7 Times
c.) 12 Times
d.) Forever
3
How many sheets of
paper does the average
office worker use per
year?
5
What is the largest
component of waste sent
to U.S landfills?
6
How many years does it take
aluminum to decompose?
a.) 100 Days
b.) 5 Years
c.) 250 Years
d.) 100 Years

5. TEST YOUR RECYCLING KNOWLEDGE!
1
According to the EPA,
the average person
generates how much
waste per day?
4.40 Pounds
2
Which of the materials
cannot be recycled?
a.) Sticky Notes
b.) Styrofoam
c.) Amazon Boxes
d.) Plastic Bottles
4
How many times can glass be
recycled before it loses
quality?
a.) 1 Time
b.) 5-7 Times
c.) 12 Times
d.) Forever
3
How many sheets of
paper does the average
office worker use per
year?
10,000 Sheets
5
What is the largest
component of waste sent
to U.S landfills?
Food Waste
6
How many years does it take
aluminum to decompose?
a.) 100 Days
b.) 5 Years
c.) 250 Years
d.) 100 Years

6. WHAT IS RECYCLING?

7. WHAT IS RECYCLING?
recycling (noun): the action or process of
converting waste into reusable material.

8. WHY IS RECYCLING
IMPORTANT?

9. WHY IS RECYCLING
IMPORTANT?
� Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill & incinerators
� Conserves natural resources
� Prevents pollution
� Saves energy
� Saves money

10. INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY

11. INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
� Each year, the amount of waste sent to landfill increases.

12. INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
� Each year, the amount of waste sent to landfill increases.
� In the 60’s, the average person produced 2.28 pounds of waste per day.

13. INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
� Each year, the amount of waste sent to landfill increases.
� In the 60’s, the average person produced 2.28 pounds of waste per day.
� Since the 60’s, the amount of waste each person produces has almost
doubled to 4.40 pounds per day.

14. INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
� Each year, the amount of waste sent to landfill increases.
� In the 60’s, the average person produced 2.28 pounds of waste per day.
� Since the 60’s, the amount of waste each person produces has almost
doubled to 4.40 pounds per day.
� 75% of the waste we generate is recyclable, but only 34% is recycled.
AMERICANS
RECYCLE
ONLY
34%
66%
OF OUR
ANNUAL
WASTE IS
SENT TO
LANDFILL

15. B R E A K D O W N O F M U N I C I PA L S O L I D WA S T E ( M S W )
26%
PAPER + PAPERBOARD
A single sheet of paper
can be repurposed
5-7 times.

16. B R E A K D O W N O F M U N I C I PA L S O L I D WA S T E ( M S W )
26%
PAPER + PAPERBOARD
A single sheet of paper
can be repurposed
5-7 times.
9%
PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Around 91% of plastic isn’t
recycled, meaning 6.3 billion
tons live in landfill.

17. B R E A K D O W N O F M U N I C I PA L S O L I D WA S T E ( M S W )
26%
PAPER + PAPERBOARD
A single sheet of paper
can be repurposed
5-7 times.
9%
PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Around 91% of plastic isn’t
recycled, meaning 6.3 billion
tons live in landfill.
24%
COMPOST PRODUCTS
The average person could
compost 1,200 pounds of
organic waste.

18. B R E A K D O W N O F M U N I C I PA L S O L I D WA S T E ( M S W )
26%
PAPER + PAPERBOARD
A single sheet of paper
can be repurposed
5-7 times.
9%
PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Around 91% of plastic isn’t
recycled, meaning 6.3 billion
tons live in landfill.
24%
COMPOST PRODUCTS
The average person could
compost 1,200 pounds of
organic waste.
27%
CONTAINERS + PACKAGING
Nearly a third of waste in
landfill consists of packaging
materials.

19. B R E A K D O W N O F M U N I C I PA L S O L I D WA S T E ( M S W )
26%
PAPER + PAPERBOARD
A single sheet of paper
can be repurposed
5-7 times.
9%
PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Around 91% of plastic isn’t
recycled, meaning 6.3 billion
tons live in landfill.
24%
COMPOST PRODUCTS
The average person could
compost 1,200 pounds of
organic waste.
27%
CONTAINERS + PACKAGING
Nearly a third of waste in
landfill consists of packaging
materials.
14%
MISC. MATERIALS
Wood, glass, bulk and other
items make up the remainder of
the MSW stream.

20. RECYCLING EXAMPLES

21. RECYCLING EXAMPLES
� Recycled paper is used to create paper towels

22. RECYCLING EXAMPLES
� A used aluminum can is recycled and back on a store shelf in 30 days
� Recycled paper is used to create paper towels

23. RECYCLING EXAMPLES
� Instead of throwing away food scraps, you can compost it
� A used aluminum can is recycled and back on a store shelf in 30 days
� Recycled paper is used to create paper towels

24. RECYCLING EXAMPLES
� Recycled paper is used to create paper towels
� Instead of throwing away food scraps, you can compost it
� Recycled cardboard is used to make new cardboard boxes
� A used aluminum can is recycled and back on a store shelf in 30 days

25. G E T TO K N O W W H AT ’ S R E C YC L A B L E
RECYCLE IT:
Office Paper, White
Paper, Colored Paper,
Newspaper,
Magazines, Phone
Books, Shredded
Paper, Cardboard,
Clean Pizza Boxes,
Juice + Milk Cartons
TOSS IT:
Napkins, Tissue
Paper, Paper Towels,
Wax Paper, Wrapping
Paper, Waxed Boxes
PAPER

26. G E T TO K N O W W H AT ’ S R E C YC L A B L E
RECYCLE IT:
Office Paper, White
Paper, Colored Paper,
Newspaper,
Magazines, Phone
Books, Shredded
Paper, Cardboard,
Clean Pizza Boxes,
Juice + Milk Cartons
TOSS IT:
Napkins, Tissue
Paper, Paper Towels,
Wax Paper, Wrapping
Paper, Waxed Boxes
RECYCLE IT:
Water Bottles,
Soda Bottles, Milk
Jugs, Shampoo
Bottles, Plastic
Jars
TOSS IT:
Plastic Baggies,
Plastic Utensils,
Styrofoam,
Plastic Plates,
Cups, Plastic Toys,
Plastic Wrap
PAPER PLASTIC

27. G E T TO K N O W W H AT ’ S R E C YC L A B L E
RECYCLE IT:
Office Paper, White
Paper, Colored Paper,
Newspaper,
Magazines, Phone
Books, Shredded
Paper, Cardboard,
Clean Pizza Boxes,
Juice + Milk Cartons
TOSS IT:
Napkins, Tissue
Paper, Paper Towels,
Wax Paper, Wrapping
Paper, Waxed Boxes
RECYCLE IT:
Water Bottles,
Soda Bottles, Milk
Jugs, Shampoo
Bottles, Plastic
Jars
TOSS IT:
Plastic Baggies,
Plastic Utensils,
Styrofoam,
Plastic Plates,
Cups, Plastic Toys,
Plastic Wrap
RECYCLE IT:
All Colored and
Clear Glass
Bottles and Jars
TOSS IT:
Broken Glass,
Light Bulbs,
Window Glass,
Mirror Glass,
Ceramics,
Batteries, Fish
Tanks, Glass
Vases,
Drinking Glasses
PAPER PLASTIC GLASS

28. G E T TO K N O W W H AT ’ S R E C YC L A B L E
RECYCLE IT:
Office Paper, White
Paper, Colored Paper,
Newspaper,
Magazines, Phone
Books, Shredded
Paper, Cardboard,
Clean Pizza Boxes,
Juice + Milk Cartons
TOSS IT:
Napkins, Tissue
Paper, Paper Towels,
Wax Paper, Wrapping
Paper, Waxed Boxes
RECYCLE IT:
Water Bottles,
Soda Bottles, Milk
Jugs, Shampoo
Bottles, Plastic
Jars
TOSS IT:
Plastic Baggies,
Plastic Utensils,
Styrofoam,
Plastic Plates,
Cups, Plastic Toys,
Plastic Wrap
RECYCLE IT:
All Colored and
Clear Glass
Bottles and Jars
TOSS IT:
Broken Glass,
Light Bulbs,
Window Glass,
Mirror Glass,
Ceramics,
Batteries, Fish
Tanks, Glass
Vases,
Drinking Glasses
RECYCLE IT:
Aluminum Foil,
Aluminum Trays,
Aluminum Cans,
Tin Cans, Steel
Cans, Food
Containers
TOSS IT:
Motor Oil Cans,
Paint Cans
PAPER PLASTIC GLASS METAL

29. DID YOU KNOW?

30. When all types of materials are collected together, they are
often exposed to food residue and other particles
that soil the materials.
Recycling is most effective when the materials
are kept separate.
DID YOU KNOW?

31. To keep our recyclables clean, we will be
sorting each material by stream:
Cardboard
Commingled (Glass, Aluminum, Plastic)
Mixed Paper
Compost
MSW (landfill)

32. TIPS FOR
RECYCLING
PROPERLY

33. Rinse out the jars &
containers you recycle
1

34. Break down your cardboard
boxes to save space in containers
2
For tips on properly ‘breaking it down’.

35. When in doubt, throw it out
If you don’t know whether something
is recyclable or not, throw it in the landfill
container to avoid contaminating the rest of
the bin.
3

36. LOOK OUT FOR THESE COMMON CONTAMINANTS!
A single contaminated material can end up sending an entire
batch of recyclables to landfill!

37. LOOK OUT FOR THESE COMMON CONTAMINANTS!
Always do your best to avoid placing these items into the
recycling container(s):
X ELECTRONICS + SMALL APPLIANCES
X FOOD + LIQUID RESIDUE
X GREASY PIZZA BOXES
X PLASTIC BAGS
X HOSES, LIGHTS & EXTENSION CORDS
X USED NAPKINS, PLATES, CUPS, TISSUES
X NON-RECYCLABLE PLASTIC
X YARD WASTE
X STYROFOAM
X HAZARDOUS WASTE
X DISPOSABLE CUPS
X PLASTIC FILM
X COFFEE PODS
X CERAMICS
X PLASTIC STRAWS
X BROKEN GLASS
X TEXTILES
View the guide to avoiding common contaminants.

38. COLLECTION POINTS
When recycling, please place your materials in
the appropriate containers throughout the office.
Common collection points are near the kitchen, in the lobby,
and other high-traffic areas.
C O L O R M A T C H I N G
Z O N E S Y S T E M :
Each clean stream is labeled
with a color, which will be
used consistently to capture
these specific materials
at all points across the facility.
P A P E R C O M M I N G L E D M S W

39. · Memo notification for office & staff
· Clear-coded signage for all common area disposal sites
SIGNAGE & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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P L E A S E R E C Y C L E H E R E
G L A S S , M E TA L S , P L A S T I C S
Please pay attention to the following educational
materials throughout the office:

40. ECO-AMBASSADORS
Staff and faculty play an important role in supporting, sustaining, and
analyzing the overall success of the recycling program.
Eco-Ambassadors are responsible for:
Serving as an educational resource for colleagues
Identifying new goals and objectives
Designing and enhancing the recycling program
Recruiting new participants
Reporting diversion and contamination instances
Updating educational signage
Leading training workshops

41. ECO-AMBASSADORS
If you’re interested in becoming an Eco-Ambassador, please
reach out after the training!
Click here for more information.

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