Through a collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, DPW and Garbage to Gardens, four Somerville Public Schools kicked off a pilot recycling and composting program during lunch in October. With the support of school staff and Garbage to Garden staff and volunteers, students have learned to sort recycling, compost and trash into the appropriate receptacles at the Argenziano, Brown, Healey and Kennedy schools.

12,492 gallons of compostable waste has been collected across the district thus far. Due to the success of the pilot, the district plans to expand to additional schools in January. The schools are excited to be able to teach their students about the importance of recycling and composting and give them the opportunity to implement these sustainable practices while at school.