School Programs
Yakima County Solid Waste has an assortment of waste reduction and recycling programs for schools and classrooms. We have designed educational presentations that run approximately 40-45 minutes that are appropriate for grades 2 through 12. We tailor our presentations to the age level and specific interests of your classroom and can provide information about recycling and composting.
Landfill Tours
Yakima County Public Works Department and several local recycling centers offer an excellent lesson in ecology. If you have a lesson plan dealing with ecology, recycling, energy savings or conservation, a field trip to the Terrace Heights Landfill and a local recycling center could be an excellent supplement.
For more information on classroom presentations or field trips, please call 574-2450.
Additional Resources
- School Recycling Resources (PDF)
- You Can Help Your Environment - Coloring Book (2 MB)