• Our school community is invested in repurposing and recycling as much as possible, to foster creativity, reduce waste and encourage good habits. The COPPTA Sustainability Committee is thoughtful about what makes sense to be collected at our school and some partnerships even give back to the school in turn for our efforts!

    Every bit counts and we appreciate your support. Look for the collection bins in the front vestibule of the school. Please be mindful about reading descriptions to ensure your donations fulfill any requirements.

    Recycling Program at Cedaroak

    • BottleDrop cans and bottles recycling
      • Pick up a blue bag in the front vestibule or at a PTA meeting
      • Fill it with 10 cent deposit cans and bottles
      • Drop it off at any BottleDrop site (use the QR code on the bag to open the drop door)
      • REPEAT as many times as you want!
      • Another way to participate is by selecting Cedaroak Park Primary PTA to donate your current BottleDrop funds to from your own account

    • TREX plastic film recycling  
      https://nextrex.com/view/educate#materials1
      • Help us collect 1000 pounds this year to earn a TREX bench
      • Free “what’s included” fridge magnets available in the front vestibule!
      • ACCEPTED:
        • Grocery + retail bags,
        • Bread bags
        • Case overwrap (outer plastic wrap for cases of: water bottle, cans, toilet paper, etc.)
        • Dry cleaning bags
        • Newspaper sleeves
        • Ziploc bags
        • Produce bags
        • Bubble wrap
        • Air pillows
        • Shipping envelopes
        • Six-pack rings
        • Ice bags
        • Cereal and cracker box liners
      • DO NOT INCLUDE: salad bags, frozen food bags, chip bags, candy and granola bar wrappers, mesh/netting produce bags, pet food bags, etc.

    • Got Sneakers SNEAKERS-ONLY reuse + recycling  
      https://gotsneakers.com/sneakerguidelines/
      • For every pair of shoes we receive that is reusable, we’ll earn $, and the other pairs will be recycled.
      • NOT ACCEPTED: Any non-athletic shoes, such as sandals, boots, etc.

    • Writing Instrument recycled by Staples.
      • ACCEPTED:
        • Pens and caps
        • Mechanical pencils
        • #2 pencils
        • Markers and caps
        • Highlighters and caps
        • Permanent markers and caps
        • Crayons

    • Snack squeeze pouches + caps recycling  
      https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/gogo-squeez
      • The PTA will earn 2 cents per pouch/cap we recycle
      • MUST BE EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY

    • Oral care + Deodorant recycling  
      https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/toms-of-maine-hello
      • The PTA will earn $1 per pound we recycle
      • ACCEPTED
        • EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY toothpaste tubes + caps
        • Toothbrushes
        • Electric toothbrush heads
        • Toothbrush packaging
        • EMPTY floss containers
        • NOT ACCEPTED: Electric toothbrush handles and chargers, floss picks, products that are not empty

    • Beauty, Skincare, Haircare recycling by Pact.
      • No money for the PTA, but helping keep these out of the landfill.
      • ACCEPTED:
        • EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY Hair Care:  Pumps, caps, closures, plastic containers smaller than a fist, squeezable tubes
        • EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY Skin Care:  Pumps, caps, closures, plastic containers smaller than a fist, colored glass bottles and jars, squeezable tubes
        • EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY Makeup:  Compacts, palettes, pencils, mascara tubes and wands, lipstick, lip gloss, applicators, squeezable tubes
        • NOT ACCEPTED: Plastic bottles larger than a fist (these can go in your curbside recycling), products that are not empty, perfume and nail polish, electronics (hair or skin care tools), aerosol cans

    • Eye Care
      https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/biotrue
      • Recycled by Terracycle. The  PTA earns $1 per pound.
      • ACCEPTED:
        • Contact lens cases
        • Contact lens blister packs
        • Used contact lenses
        • Contact solution bottle CAPS
        • EMPTY eye drop single dose vials

    • Tech Accessories
      • Recycled by Staples.
      • ACCEPTED:
        • Phone and tablet cases
        • Power adapters
        • Cords
        • Smart watch bands
        • AirTag trackers

    • Ink and Tone Cartridges
      • MUST BE EMPTY