About the Challenge: All schools that receive waste and recycling services through the SDUSD contract with Ware Disposal are automatically included in the Challenge.
A baseline of trash and recycling service levels is set for each school with calculations based on overall diversion and the volume of material generated per-student. An emphasis is placed on lower trash volume and costs, and increased recycling diversion. Our goal is to increase recycling participation to keep material out of the landfill, as well as to “right-size” both trash and recycling service levels to reduce costs to the General Fund over the course of the school year.
The Recycling Challenge is points-based. Schools that educate and promote recycling, waste diversion, and/or sustainability efforts on campus receive additional points.
Winners! The top schools in each grade level category with the most points will receive a trophy and bragging rights! A Most Improved award will be presented to the school that may not have reached the top tier, but made significant strides in their diversion level and outreach over the course of the school year.
Grade Level Categories:
1) Elementary/K-8 Schools; 2) Middle Schools; 3) High Schools 4) Most Improved (any grade level)
Challenger Middle School won first place in the middle school category. Congratulations to all of our students and staff with a special thank you for our custodial crew and EcoSquad!