Starting a School Recycling Program Decide what you can recycle. What can be recycled in a school depends on what types of materials are being thrown away and the market that will accept the collected items. The easiest and most common material to recycle in a school is paper.
Many schools also recycle aluminum.
Select an organizer for the program. It could be a group of students, a committee of parents, a teacher or administrator. Whoever it is, it is important to have someone who is responsible for the program. Find a market for your materials. Choose recycling containers.