Policies should also be established for disposal of materials that can not be composted or recycled. Chemicals, paints, solvents, oil, batteries, and other items containing hazardous materials should be removed by approved methods. If a community does not have a program for handling hazardous wastes, a good school activity is to work with community officials to establish a program. If your school is searching for a project to implement following Earth Day 1990, developing a school environmental program is an excellent way to make a one-day event an all year and continuing event. Suggestions are given in this digest for elements to include in the program and ways to involve students.
References listed provide more direction and suggestions.
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, 1989. A Guide to New Federal Requirements for Local Education Agencies Guidance for Planning and Inspections. United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, February 1988. United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, September, 1987. What It Is and What To DO about It.