1 - Does Our School Have To Recycle?

2 - What Items Can We Recycle? 

3 - How Do We Start A Recycling Program?

Easy Ways to Get Started !

How to Start and Sustain a CMS Recycling Program (PowerPoint show)

Develop A Recycling Team 

Encourage Student Participation

Custodians Are Key Players

Cafeteria Recycling

Can Someone Help My School Set Up A Recycling Program?

Mecklenburg County's Recycling Department can provide assistance setting up your school recycling program. We can provide CMS with educational flyers, recycling signs & posters, recycling containers & recommendations on placement of containers, and a "Hotline" service to correct pickup problems with a "24 hour sure" for reported missed pickups. For details, contact the Recycling Department or call 704-336-3777.

When Is Our Trash/Recycling Picked Up?

Cardboard/Paper Recycling Dumpsters are emptied on Monday and Thursday each week. Call 704-336-7759 for additional information.

2009 CMS Recycling Award Winners!

Schools Receive Recycling Awards (2008)
Schools Receive Recycling Awards (2006 & 2007)

South Mecklenburg High School Library Science students are recognized for creating recycling commercials.