We love helping the community learn about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle materials, and the Arcata and Eureka Community Recycling Centers are pleased to offer a series of lessons on the important topics of recycling and waste reduction. We invite you to use this program to help kick start your school's recycling efforts or to enhance the environmental literacy of your students.

These engaging hands-on lessons are offered free of charge to all K-12th grade classrooms within Humboldt County.

New Fieldtrip Opportunity!

ACRC's new Samoa Processing facility is now home to the Bette Dobkin Recycling Education Center. This site offers an excellent view behind the scenes of recycling and a unique space for interactive programs. Class groups watch a feature film to illustrate how Humboldt County recyclables are picked up at the curb, sorted through the machinery on site, and shipped off to be turned into new things.

Limited funding is available to cover fieldtrip transportation costs to Samoa. Call soon to see if your school qualifies.

Click here to view our education program brochure. (1.15MB PDF)

For more information, please contact our Education Program manager, Allison, at (707) 445-4321 x104.

Here's a brief overview:

Education and Community Outreach Program

Services provided to your school free of charge:

We will work with your school to

• Examine your school’s waste stream in order to
  • Identify ways to reduce waste
  • Find opportunities for reuse
  • Expand options and ease of current recycling efforts

    Creating a school environment that is effective at diverting materials from the landfill can be a powerful teacher in itself!

We will visit classrooms to

• Provide students with hands-on learning experiences on the topics of
  • Solid waste
  • Natural resources
  • Recycling and composting

    Please see the education program brochure for lesson descriptions

• Educate students about the school’s recycling program to support its effectiveness

  When students learn about recycling they are given the tools they need to make positive changes within their home and school environments.

We may also be a tremendous resource for any teacher who wishes to promote ideas of Earth Stewardship in his or her classroom. Whether you are looking for quick tips for reducing paper use, support forming a school recycling club, or assistance setting up a worm bin for classroom vermicomposting…we can help!

Contact Information:
Allison Poklemba
Education Program Manager
445-4321 ext. 104