Getting Started with School Composting
The City of Federal Way has compiled resources to help schools comply with the organics management law. You can also reach out to the City Environmental Services team at recycle@federalwaywa.gov.
| School Composting Toolkit- ALL Materials |
Document
|
Start here- this document includes all info needed to start composting in schools, from district level down to student groups. |
| Composting in Schools Presentation |
Document
Document
|
For: Teachers to use with students, in advisory classes or pre-lunch lessons |
| School Roles |
Document
|
Roles broken down by: -Cafeteria Staff/Lunchroom Support -Custodial -Administrators -Teachers -Green Teams/Leadership Groups |
| Announcement Examples |
Document
|
Includes lunchroom announcement examples, morning announcement examples, and newsletter wording. |
| Custodial Presentation |
Document
|
Training for custodians- how to properly sort compost and recycling. Tips for keeping it clean and efficient in the lunchroom. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Document
|
Based on conversations with custodians/lunchroom support staff after initial Fall rollout in all schools. |
| Waste Management Guide |
Document
|
Use to familiarize with the collection guidelines for Waste Management, what goes in garbage, compost, and recycling. Translated documents are also available on the WM page under "Collection Information" |
More Information
For general law information and programs the City is doing, visit the Commercial Composting Page.
Other resources have been developed by external partners and are a great starting point, however, are not customized for Federal Way:
| Waste Management | Updated guidelines for Federal Way collection and accepted materials. |
| King County Green Schools | Green Schools Program helps school staff, district staff, and students understand sustainability. They provide tools and guidance for living more sustainably at school, at home, and in the community. |
| EPA Waste Reduction | This page presents links to EPA resources on waste and waste reduction for school administrators, educators, and parents. |
| Use Food Well | Explore food waste prevention possibilities with Ecology's Use Food Well campaign. |
| WWF Food Waste Warriors | This page presents links to EPA resources on waste and waste reduction for school administrators, educators, and parents. |