Mixed Paper Recycling Program Facts:

Number of schools in the program

  • Wake County Public Schools – 166
  • Wake County Public Charter Schools – 8
  • Number of students participating – 153,118

2011–2012 School Year:

Total pounds recycled (paper)                                            1,469,813 pounds

Total tons recycled (paper)                                                             735 tons

Pounds recycled per capita                                                              9.8 lbs/capita

Total Percent increase/decrease (from prior year)                      11% increase

Elementary Schools (% increase)                                                    9% increase

Middle Schools (% increase)                                                          12% increase

High Schools (% increase)                                               17% increase

 

2012–2013 School Year:
Year-to-Date Spreadsheet
 
​July Aug​ Sept​ Oct​ Nov​ Dec​ Jan Feb​ Mar​ Apr​
96,368​ 93,766​ 108,334​ 111,224​ 84,898​ 101,070​ 141,626​ 131,533​ 99,076​ ​
 Weights listed in total pounds

Program Awards/Accomplishments

2011–2012 Top Schools

2010–2011 Top Schools

2009–2010 Top Schools 

American Forest and Paper Association Award (2009)  

Nominate an Outstanding School Coordinator or Recycling Team (2012–13) ​