SMC has a recycling program.

Cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles are recycled in green painted recycling containers located in various selected localities.

Outside the classrooms in various strategic areas are clearly marked stations having three different containers for: (1) glass and plastic bottles and cans, (2) trash (food contaminated containers and wrappers) and (3) recyclable paper. There is signage for all containers.

White paper, colored paper, envelopes (even those with windows), magazines, and newspapers are included in the recycling program. Paper cups, tissues, and paper contaminated with food waste are not included. Cups clog the pulping machine because they are coated with wax or something else that makes them non-permeable to water. Paper that has any food on it contaminates the entire container which then must be discarded as trash and added to a landfill.

Ask Tom Corpus, x4475, for a paper-recycling container if you need one.

SMC has a no eating and no drinking in classroom policy. Please remind your students to not eat in class. Please also remind your students to recycle. Together we do make a difference.