Recycling Containers for King County Schools

RECYCLING CONTAINERS FOR KING COUNTY SCHOOLS

Purpose: This guide includes containers and equipment offered by KCDA that are frequently used by schools for indoor collection of recyclable materials. The King County Green Schools Program purchases recycling containers and equipment from KCDA (a purchasing cooperative) for schools that participate in the Green Schools Program.

SMALL CONTAINERS These containers are suited for classroom, desk side and office collection of recyclable materials.

PHOTO EXAMPLES DESCRIPTIONS CAPACITY EST SOURCES SIZE COST RUBBERMAID 15 1/4" $5.46 at Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Deskside Recycling Container x11"x20" KCDA www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 800-347-9800 Placed beside traditional wastebaskets, these containers make it easy to collect Distributors: paper and other recyclable materials. www.kcda.org, item #30001 Good choice for classroom recycling www.recy-cal.com programs. www.officedepot.com Color: blue, recycle logo; traditional wastebaskets are available in other colors.

RUBBERMAID 12.5 gal: $8.83 at Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Recycle Box 20” L KCDA www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 15-3/8” W 800-347-9800 Ergonomic carrying handles. 13-1/2” H Nesting capability. These recycling boxes Distributors: work well for classroom recycling www.kcda.org, item#30003 programs. www.recy-cal.com Color: blue, recycle logo. www.officemax.com Other sizes available. www.staples.com

MEDIUM CONTAINERS These containers are suitable for recycling collection in lunchrooms, cafeterias, hallways, and other public areas. They are also used to consolidate recyclable materials from classrooms and offices.

PHOTO EXAMPLES DESCRIPTIONS CAPACITY EST SOURCES SIZE COST RUBBERMAID 32 gal: $21.30 Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Waste/Recycling Cans - Brute Series 22” dia at KCDA www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 27-1/4” H 800-347-9800 Plastic: won’t rust, chip or peel. Resists dents. Distributors: Reinforced rims, built-in handles, non-slip www.kcda.org, item #30002 lifting, anti-jam nesting. www.recy-cal.com Double-ribbed base increases stability and www.officedepot.com dragging capacity. www.officemax.com Can use different types of lids for www.staples.com separate recycling of paper, bottles and cans, or milk cartons. Colors: blue, with recycle logo, or black, brown, gray, beige, red.

MEDIUM CONTAINERS - ACCESSORIES These accessories are sometimes all that is needed to adapt existing containers to a new recycling purpose.

PHOTO EXAMPLES DESCRIPTIONS CAPACITY EST SOURCES SIZE COST RUBBERMAID Various sizes Vary by Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Tops for Brute containers and types type; www.rubbermaidcommercial.com Ask 800-347-9800 Several types of strong, snap-on lids are manu. available. or Distributors: Plain tops can help people think before dist. www.kcda.org tossing; they can be cut for different Item #31914, 31909 or 31910 types of recyclable materials. Funnel Funnel tops, like the one shown, work top: well to support milk carton or bottle and $22.28 can recycling. at KCDA Dome tops are good for use outdoors. Plain flat lid for 32-gallon container - $6.57 at KCDA

Dome top: $47.87 at KCDA

RUBBERMAID 18-1/4” W $31.38 Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Brute dolly 6-5/8” H at KCDA www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 800-347-9800 Works with different size containers. Rated for 350 lbs. Distributors: Easy twist on, twist off. www.kcda.org Heavy duty, non-marking casters. Item #35117

RUBBERMAID 45” L $94.41 Manufacturer: Rubbermaid Tandem Brute dolly 20-1/4” W at KCDA www.rubbermaidcommercial.com 8” H 800-347-9800 Collect recyclable materials and garbage at the same time. Distributors: Allows a combination of same or different www.kcda.org size Brute containers. Item #36056 Containers can be nested and dolly folded upright for storage. Innovative center hinge design and fixed wheels help transport of uneven loads.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. Inclusion in the guide does not constitute an endorsement by King County or any of its staff or contractors. Similarly, the guide is limited in scope. Exclusion from the guide is no comment on suitability of any other container or vendor. Any cost information provided reflects the best information available at the time. Cost information is subject to change. Manufacturers and distributors may offer discounts from time to time or for volume purchases. Taxes and shipping costs will also add to the cost.

Updated August 2008