Mixed Paper Recycling Program Facts
Number of schools in the program:
Wake County Public School System (WCPSS): 169
Wake County Public Charter Schools: 10
Number of students participating: ~159,000
2013–2014 School Year: [see award winners]
Individual School Weights for 2013–14
- Total pounds recycled (paper):
- Total tons recycled (paper):
- Pounds recycled per student:
- Total percent increase/decrease in paper recycling
(from prior year):
- Elementary Schools:
- Middle Schools:
- High Schools:
- Approx. amount of landfill space
saved this year:
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1,565,870 pounds
783 tons
9.9 lbs/capita
5.4% increase!
7.7% increase
-0.9% decrease
5.1% increase
2,349 cubic yards^ |
Current School Year*:
| 115,562 |
100,559 |
123,675 |
132,635 |
108,362 |
116,732 |
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*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:
Most Paper Recycled Among 177 Schools: Sanderson High School (17,885 pounds)
Most Paper Recycled Per Student: Partnership Elementary (29 lbs/student)
Most Paper Recycled Per Student (by level):
- Among 106 Elementary Schools: Partnership Elementary (29 lbs/student)
- Among 37 Middle Schools: North Garner Middle (14 lbs/student)
- Among 25 High Schools: Sanderson High (9 lbs/student)
- Among 5 Optional/Alternative Schools: Mt. Vernon/Bridges (84 lbs/student)
- Among 9 Charter Schools: Casa Esperanza (15 lbs/student)
2012–2013 Top Schools
2011–2012 Top Schools
2010–2011 Top Schools
2009–2010 Top Schools
American Forest and Paper Association Award (2009)
Outstanding Coordinator & Club Nomination Form