Educational & Informational Presentations
The Recycling Program staff of the City of Fresno is pleased to offer the opportunity to schedule a presentation or participate in a community outreach event for your students or members of your service organization. To make arrangements, please
click here or call the Recycling Hotline at 621-1111.
Click the image to the left to visit our "Grow up Green" website where you can see a short video of a recycling presentation.
Schools
Recycling presentations are available to all pre-k, elementary, middle and high schools and colleges within the City of Fresno. Interactive and entertaining presentations cover information on recycling, resource conservation, and protection of the environment. Students will learn about the importance of recycling programs available to them in Fresno. Our staff is happy to work with you to relate the information and materials covered in your curriculum.
Each presentation takes between 45 minutes to an hour or can be tailored to meet your needs. Handouts, videos and visual aides reinforce the information. There is no fee and all handouts are free.
The program is funded by 
the City of Fresno and various state grants and focuses on the following areas of recycling:
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Recycling/Waste Prevention and Composting
Community Service Organizations
Recycling Program staff are available to make a presentation to your community service organization. Topics include recycling, resources conservation, and protection of the environment. To schedule a presentation, please click here or call the Recycling Hotline at 621-1111.
Community and School Events
As part of our goal to educate the residents of the City of Fresno about recycling and protecting our natural resources, Recycling Program staff are available to participate in events that promote environmental awareness. They are also available to attend community-wide and school events such as science fairs, career days and Earth Day. For more information, or to schedule a presentation or event, please click here or call the Recycling Hotline at 621-1111.
Additional Resources and Supplemental Materials
Educational Packets – includes information on Solid Waste and Recycling services and opportunities throughout the City of Fresno.
"Closing the Loop" Curriculum (grades K - 6) - provides current and accurate waste management information. Enables students to get involved with hands-on action-oriented projects. (Available online at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools/publications/).
"A Child's Place in Environment" Curriculum (grades 1 - 6) - provides teachers with an environmental education program that encourages students to become environmentally aware and active. (By request only)
"Teens for Planet Earth" Website (grades 9 - 12) - provides teens and adults who work with with teens, resources to carry out environmental service-learning projects in their community. (Available online at: http://www.teens4planetearth.com/)
To contact the City of Fresno Recycling Program, please click here or call 621-1111 or click on the image below to visit our "Growing up Green" website:
