As Midland families prepare for a new school year, August is the perfect time to clean out closets, organize supplies, and recycle items that are no longer needed. Small recycling efforts at home can make a big difference for our community and environment.
📚 Recycle School Supplies
Before buying new supplies, check what can be reused:
- Binders
- Folders
- Pencil boxes
- Backpacks
- Notebooks with unused pages
📦 Cardboard Recycling Reminder
Online shopping and school supply deliveries create lots of cardboard.
- Break down boxes
- Remove packing materials
- Place cardboard in your recycling cart
👕 Donate Instead of Trash
Outgrown clothes, shoes, and backpacks can often be donated to local organizations rather than thrown away.
🖥️ E-Waste Awareness
Old laptops, calculators, phones, and chargers should never go in regular recycling carts. Include information about upcoming local electronics recycling events if available.
🌱 August Eco-Challenge
Challenge families to:
- Recycle every cardboard box received this month.
- Reuse at least three school supplies.
- Teach one recycling habit to a child.
Take the August Recycling Challenge! Share your recycling and reuse tips on social media using #KeepMidlandBeautiful and help us build a cleaner, greener community.
