Mixed Paper Recycling Program Facts
Number of schools in the program
Wake County Public Schools – 167
Wake County Public Charter Schools – 9
Number of students participating – 154,132
2012–2013 School Year:
Total pounds recycled (paper) 1,485,887 pounds
Total tons recycled (paper) 743 tons
Pounds recycled per capita 9.7 lbs/capita
Total Percent increase/decrease (from prior year): 1% increase
Elementary Schools: 3% increase
Middle Schools: 2.4 % decrease
High Schools: 1.5% decrease
2013–2014 School Year Table:
| 101,540 |
102,273 |
107,881 |
120,680 |
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Weights listed in total pounds
Program Awards/Accomplishments
American Forest and Paper Association Award (2009)
Outstanding Coordinator & Club Nomination Form