The Recycling Division supports waste diversion in Cambridge, as well as outreach and education. Cambridge has a “Zero Waste” goal, and volunteers in the school cafeterias help students to recycle and compost, and feel good about their efforts.

Volunteer activities have included:

• Guiding local students to recycle/compost lunch debris

• Providing assistance at outreach/giveaway events

• Communications/design support

• Sorting batteries or other items for recycling

• Assembling kitchen kits (placing compost bags and instructions in kitchen bins) for distribution