Mixed Paper Recycling Program Facts

Number of active sites participating in the program:

  • ​Wake County Public School System (WCPSS):
  • Wake County Public Charter Schools:
  • WCPSS Partnered Site ("Other"):
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Individual School Weights for 2011-2012
Individual School Weights for 2012-2013
Individual School Weights for 2013–14
Individual School Weights for 2014-15  
FY16_IndividualSchools.pdfIndividual School Weights for 2015-16
Individual School Weights 2016-17.pdf

YEAR-OVER-YEAR DATA:

Amount of space saved in the landfill (approx):
 
Total increase/decrease (all schools) over previous year:

Elementary Schools increase/decrease in paper collection: 

Middle Schools increase/decrease in paper collection:  

High Schools increase/decrease in paper collection:                                

 

2,220 cubic yards

12%    decrease

12%    decrease

11%    decrease

15%    decrease


Current School Year*:

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
92,852 92,034 112,938 102,951 98,472 93,008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
105,329 131,953 130,167 119,615 156,759 244,345
*Weights listed in pounds
^Calculation: 1 ton of material can fit into a 3 cubic yard of space (approximately)

Program Awards/Accomplishments

2013–2014 School Award Winners 

2012–2013 Top Schools
2011–2012 Top Schools
2010–2011 Top Schools
2009–2010 Top Schools
American Forest and Paper Association Award (2009)

 

 

 2012-2013 FTB Award Winners

 

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