Once the basic source reduction measures are in place, like waste-free lunch days, double-sided copying policies, recycling bins for paper, cans and bottles, etc., there are other items that can be diverted from the garbage through "special" reuse and recycling programs. These items will need to be collected separately and may have a recycling fee or some provide revenue to the school.

• Elmer's Glue Crew
  In partnership with Wal-Mart and Terracycle collects empty glue bottles and glue sticks, visit elmersgluecrew.com. 
   
• Ink Jet Cartridges 
  A variety of recycling programs can be sourced at  swancc.org.
   
• Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe Recycling Program
   Old athletic shoes are recycled into new sports courts, playing fields and surfaces. To spearhead a shoe drive or for retail drop-off locations, visit nikereuseashoe.com.  
   
• The Ring Leader Program
   Sponsored by ITW Hi-Cone collects six-pack or multi-pack plastic rings from beverage cans for recycling. Kit provided at ringleader.com.  
   
• Ronald McDonald House
  Collect aluminum can pop tabs, rmhccni.org, in partnership with United Scrap. 
   
• Share Your Soles
  Donate gently-used shoes of all types and sizes. For more information, visit shareyoursoles.org or call (708) 448-4469. 
   
• Tools for Schools
  Donate books, unwanted crayons, school furniture, office supplies and equipment to SCARCE, located in Wheaton, IL. For more information, visit scarceecoed.org or call (630) 545-970. 
   
• Terracycle
  Juice pouches, chip, candy and cookie bags are "upcycled" into new products. For more information, visit terracycle.ca or (800) 758-2943. 
   
• Trex
  Plastic bags and film will be recycled and made into new plastic lumber. For more information, contact Stephanie Hicks at shicks@trex.com or (540) 542-6494, or visit trex.com. 
   
• Tyvek
  Mailers and envelopes collection kits, visit recycletyvek.wm.com. 
   
• USAgain
  Donate gently-used clothing and shoes. To request a drop box or schedule a collection event, visit usagain.com or call (800) 604-9533. 

For a list of other programs for batteries, electronics, flags, eyeglasses, media, and Styrofoam, see SWANCC's Green Pages Directory. If you know of a worthy reuse or recycling program that is not listed, please send your recommendation to info@swancc.org. Thank you.