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StopWaste School Field Trip

Ongoing Event

Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex and Transfer Station

2617 Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577

Event Info

This program is run by StopWaste.org

Field trips to the award-winning StopWaste Education Center offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand what happens to their recyclables, garbage and green waste at a working material recovery facility and transfer station. Field trips to The StopWaste Education Center provides real-life application of concepts taught in the classroom in the areas of physical science, life science and investigation/experimentation.

In-Person Field trips include:

  • A two-hour program including a visit to the Education Center and Garbage Pit.
  • An opportunity to trace the path of compostables, recyclables and garbage from curbside to remanufacture or disposal.
  • Learning about the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) and exploring how student’s individual actions can help reduce waste.
  • A hands-on activity in the Education Center aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core Standards.
  • Pre and post-field trip lessons aligned to NGSS and Common Core Standards.
  • Free bus pick up and drop off at school.

Field trips are generally offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 am or 12:30-2:30 pm. Wednesday morning trips are available to East County school districts only.

For more information about scheduling a visit to the Education Center, contact www.StopWaste.org

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