School Programs

School Programs

Educators play a vital role in helping students build lifelong recycling and sustainability habits. The City of Glendale supports teachers with programs, tools, and classroom-ready materials that make environmental learning fun and engaging. Explore the resources below to bring recycling and composting education into your classroom.

City-Supported School Programs

Mr. Eco Virtual Assembly

A fun, high-energy virtual experience where Mr. Eco uses music and storytelling to teach students about recycling, waste reduction, and litter prevention.

Discovery Cube: Eco Challenge & STEM Exhibits

5th and 6th graders can participate in virtual Eco Challenge experiences and explore STEM-based environmental exhibits.

Free Classroom Composting Bin

Glendale teachers may request a free composting bin for classroom use (while supplies last). Perfect for hands-on learning about decomposition, soil health, and waste reduction.

Classroom Resources & Downloads

These printable lesson plans, activities, and games help engage students in recycling and composting concepts.

Curriculum & Lesson Plans

Classroom Activities

Flyers & Student Materials

School Programs Overview

Descriptions of environmental programs offered by the City of Glendale Public Works.

Recycling & Composting Lesson Plan Pack

Five lessons and hands-on activities you can integrate into your curriculum.

Activity Sheet

A supplemental worksheet on recycling (classwork or homework).

Matching Game

Helps students learn what goes in which bin.

Word Searches

Helps familiarize students with common terms.

Waste-Free Back-to-School Flyer

Tips to reduce waste as the school year begins

Sticker Sheet

Recycling-themed stickers for classroom incentives.

Face Cut-Outs

Create recyclable-themed masks.

Classroom Resources & Downloads

These printable lesson plans, activities, and games help engage students in recycling and composting concepts.

Curriculum & Lesson Plans

School Programs Overview

Descriptions of environmental programs offered by the City of Glendale Public Works.

Recycling & Composting Lesson Plan Pack

Five lessons and hands-on activities you can integrate into your curriculum.

Classroom Activities

Activity Sheet

A supplemental worksheet on recycling (classwork or homework).

Matching Game

Helps students learn what goes in which bin.

Word Searches

Helps familiarize students with common terms.

Flyers & Student Materials

Waste-Free Back-to-School Flyer

Tips to reduce waste as the school year begins

Sticker Sheet

Recycling-themed stickers for classroom incentives.

Face Cut-Outs

Create recyclable-themed masks.

Additional Educational Links

CalRecycle Education Programs

A statewide resource offering curriculum materials, recycling facts, and classroom-ready content.

Song: Glendale Recycle Right by Mr. Eco

Learn all about recycling in Glendale through this fun, kid-friendly song performed by Mr. Eco.

America Recycles Day: Art Contest Over the Years

View the top four student artworks highlighting how wildlife is affected by litter and pollution.

Questions or Program Requests?

Recycle@GlendaleCA.gov

(818) 548-3916