Educating Tomorrow

We've created a generic list of supplies to jumpstart your recycling program, however, it needs to be tailored to your program. Recycling supplies are program and site specific. These supplies were obtained by Staples website which is a NYC school supplier and can be purchased through SAMIS or shopdoe.

1. Small paper recycling bins for each room and office
* Rubbermaid® Recycling Container
* 7 gallon capacity
* Linear low density polyethylene for superior crack and puncture resistance. Universal recycling logo.
* Qty: 50 at $5.19 Each, Price:$259.50

2. Trash bins for classes and offices that may not have them.

3. 3 large containers for bottles and cans (Cafeterias & Main office)
*Rubbermaid® Desk High Recycling Container
* 23 gallon capacity
* 14" Square x 28"H
* Blue
* Qty: 3 at $47.99 Each, Price: $143.97

4. 3 Swinging lids to put on bottle/can collection container
*Rubbermaid® Swing Lid, Blue, Square
* Lid For Item 504372
* Receptacle sold separately
* Qty:3 at $29.79 Each, Price: $89.37

5. 3 Large wheeled recycling collection bins for each floor
* Rubbermaid® Mobile Bulk Paper Recycling Truck
* 104 gallon capacity
* Gather paper from smaller containers
* Popular blue recycling color instantly identifies recycling receptacles.
Qty: 3 at $419.99 Each, Price: $1,259.97

6. Clear bags for collection of paper and bottles/cans
* Webster Classic® Clear Trash Bags, .8 mil, 55-60 Gallon
* Clear, super-tough bags, no toxic additives
* Flat bottom eliminates bottom seal leaks
* 20% more capacity than star-seal bags
Qty: 5 at $49.99 100/Box, Price: $199.96

7. Reusable Work Gloves

Totals $1,984.22

1. Small paper recycling bins for each room and office
* Rubbermaid® Recycling Container
* 7 gallon capacity
* Linear low density polyethylene for superior crack and puncture resistance. Universal recycling logo.
* Qty: 50 at $5.19 Each, Price:$259.50

2. 3 large containers for bottles and cans (Cafeterias & Main office)
*Rubbermaid® Desk High Recycling Container
* 23 gallon capacity
* 14" Square x 28"H
* Blue
* Qty: 3 at $47.99 Each, Price: $143.97

3. 3 Swinging lids to put on bottle/can collection container
*Rubbermaid® Swing Lid, Blue, Square
* Lid For Item 504372
* Receptacle sold separately
* Qty:3 at $29.79 Each, Price: $89.37

4. 3 Large wheeled recycling collection bins for each floor
* Rubbermaid® Mobile Bulk Paper Recycling Truck
* 104 gallon capacity
* Gather paper from smaller containers
* Popular blue recycling color instantly identifies recycling receptacles.
Qty: 3 at $419.99 Each, Price: $1,259.97

5. Latex gloves for students during recycling collections
* Disposable Industrial Powder-Free Latex Gloves, Medium
* Great for general cleaning, maintenance and inspection procedures
* Powder-free gloves are ideal where residue is a concern
* 100 powder-free gloves per box
* Qty: 5 at $6.29 100/Box, Price: $31.45

6. Clear bags for collection of paper and bottles/cans
* Webster Classic® Clear Trash Bags, .8 mil, 55-60 Gallon
* Clear, super-tough bags, no toxic additives
* Flat bottom eliminates bottom seal leaks
* 20% more capacity than star-seal bags
Qty: 5 at $49.99 100/Box, Price: $199.96

Totals $1,984.22

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