Question by kthnxby!: How would I go about organizing a recycling event?
My friend and I want to organize an event where, for a week, people in my city come to our local park to recycle and we want to encourage them to continue to recycle. So far, we are planning on contacting the recycling company and we were thinking of giving out little incentives to everyone who recycles, something organic or along those lines. How can I create something like this? What issues do I need to think about? I’ve never done anything like this so I kind of need some help. Thank you! 🙂

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Answer by Leah M
It sounds like a great project! Be sure you have official permission from the park to hold your event. Will you have someone there to receive the donations or will you provide receptacles that you will empty periodically? If you are manning the collection area, do you have enough volunteers to cover your staffing needs? If not, many high schools (at least around here) require community service from their students. You could get willing workers there. You could also check with your local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils. They can point you to troops in the area who might like to help. When you get the word out about your event you”ll want to be very specific about what you’ll accept in the way of recyclables. If you’re thinking cans and bottles you don’t want to annoy people by turning away their donations of dead televisions and newspapers. I’m not sure what you’re thinking of in the way of incentives, but a good source for little crafty things would be Girl Scout leaders. They might even be willing to put their girls to work making things if you provide the materials. Anyway, good luck on your event!

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