Field of Study: Environmental Law, Environmental Policy
Study and present on NH PFAS laws and regulations
Field of Study: Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering
Metal Recycling Drive
Electronics Recycling Drive
Field of Study: Biology, Agriculture, chemistry
Compost Drive -
Host a tool and/or metal swap -
Rules
Advisor/supervisor required.
Everyone gets a ticket for each item dropped off. 3 for power tools.
Any kind of metal free of hazmat is collected and claimed by another or all is dropped off at metal recycler.
Anyone can claim an item with a ticket or for a cost.
One mans junk is another mans treasure.
Tips or additional ideas:
Fasteners could be collected. There are 1000's of bulk fastener containers out there from finished jobs. This will save others money.
If done at the community center people can also be encouraged to drop off terracycle items and compost.
A cage trailer for collecting alluminum cans can be set out before the event. This is a common rural fund raiser for scouts. Aluminum cans can be advertised as being collected at the event. Will be recycled for a small profit.
Any cable or wire should be collected as these are a higher rate of return for recycling. These contain non-ferrous metals which are worth more to a metal recycler. A/V and phone cables and electrical wire in good condition should be offered to be claimed or purchased for re-use.
Anything with an electric motor like a broken ceiling fan is a valuable recycle as these electric motors are wrapped in copper wire which has a high recycle value.
Rusty fasteners can be collected in a metal coffee can and recycled for a profit.
An information sheet on the local metal recycler and what they don't take, and do take and their relative value should be handed out. The goal is to get as many people to formalize this landfill diversion process, and show them it can put money in their pocket.
A small engine repair adult could be recruited to test and put up for claiming or sale small engines like lawn mowers and weed wackers. They can also safely remove all fluids ( hazmat ) for drop off at the transfer station at a cost ( this can come out of the proceeds.) The resulting machine can be dropped off at metal recycling for a fair amount ( roughly $30 a mower ). Working devices can be repurposed to save a family money.
A second small engine repair professional could be recruited to offer their services with a percentage given to your organization. 1000's of machines are thrown out each year because fixing and maintaining your own small engines are somewhat of a lost art.
A solution of vinegar and water can be used to soak tools to dramatically remove the rust. This service could be offered for a small donation. Once dried wd-40 or similar does wonders on hinges and moveable parts.