School Zero Waste Program

Our school program helps schools identify and reduce the amount of waste they generate. We provide educational opportunities, tools, resources, and highly skilled staff support!

CVSWMD Free Services to Schools

Why Should Schools Work Toward Zero Waste?

Save money by cutting out disposables and reducing hauling rates
Lengthen the lifespan of Vermont's only landfill, by reducing trash waste
Educate students on the importance of conserving natural resources and the life cycle of the 'stuff" we create in our lives
Bring product stewardship and mindfulness to students as present and future consumers
Promote creative solutions to real-world problems
When treated properly, food scraps generate an important natural resource: compost
Students learn to take responsibility for their actions and the choices they make in their lives.

For more information on our School Zero Waste Program, contact John Jose, School Zero Waste Coordinator, at j ohnj@cvswmd.org or 802-229-9383, Ext 111.

Office | 137 Barre St, Montpelier VT 05602-3618| 802-229-9383 | comments@cvswmd.org
Office Hours: M - F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ARCC | 540 No. Main St, Barre VT 05641 | 802-476-1900
ARCC Hours: M, W, F, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ARCC Closed for Lunch: M, W, F, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

*CVSWMD Member Towns: Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury.

Background photo (c) Adam Chandler/Flickr

School Zero Waste Program

For more information on our School Zero Waste Program, contact John Jose, School Zero Waste Coordinator, at johnj@cvswmd.org or 802-229-9383, Ext 111.

For more information on our School Zero Waste Program, contact John Jose, School Zero Waste Coordinator, at j ohnj@cvswmd.org or 802-229-9383, Ext 111.